The late submission of data from reprocessors is causing problems for the new on-line waste database WasteDataFlow.
In an effort to reduce local authority paperwork, the new WasteDataFlow system will collate local authority waste tonnage data every three months (see letsrecycle.com story). It is due to start trials in Wales, Hampshire, East Sussex and Northern Ireland later this month. But at workshops in these regions reprocessors were identified as slow in reporting data which could make councils late in reporting data.
Ivan Good, project manager of the WasteDataFlow development, said: “For local authorities, data provision should be an essential inclusion in contracts and standards of performance agreed with reprocessors and contractors”.
He added that data management should be covered by the Environment Agency in a checklist of audit issues for reprocessors accredited under the Packaging Regulations.
It is hoped the problems will be sorted by the time the system goes nationwide in April.
North Herts celebrates kerbside collection's first anniversary
North Hertfordshire district council is celebrating the first anniversary of its blue box kerbside collection scheme.
The collection has doubled the amount of paper and glass recycled in the district since it began. Between March 2003 and January 2004, the blue box scheme collected 3809 tons of paper compared to 1769 tons for the same period in 2002 and 2003.
The total quantity of household waste recycled in the district from kerbside and bring bank schemes during 2003 was 8625 tonnes.
Tony Clampton, head of waste services at the council, said: “This is a significant step towards sustainable waste management and the reduction in waste sent to landfill in the district.”
The council now plans to add a second box to the kerbside collection so residents can collect more materials by separating the glass and paper into different containers. This follows requests from members of the public and helps the council pursue its sustainable waste management strategy.
Cedilla takes REgenerist software on the road
Cedilla Systems is taking to the road to offer companies in the wastes management and recycling sector the chance to see its waste software REgenerist first-hand.
A Microsoft-certified business solutions partner, Manchester-based Cedilla has designed its REgenerist software specifically for waste management and recycling companies. It covers collection, treatment, recycling, recovery and disposal of a wide variety of waste types.
Mike Dickson, Cedilla Systems' managing director said: “REgenerist is built on the most advanced technology, and also incorporates accounts, payroll, human resources and many other areas not offered by the vendors of bespoke solutions in this market.”
The REgenerist roadshows will take place as follows:
- Thursday 25th March – Reading (Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park)
- Monday 29th March – Edinburgh (Festival Theatre)
- Thursday 1st April – Manchester (The Lowry, Salford Quays)
For more information on the events, contact Cedilla Systems on 0161 8323663 or visit www.cedilla.co.uk/regenerist04
Printer cartridge recycler donates money to the British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has teamed up with printer cartridge recycler to LaserXchange raise funds for its fight against heart disease.
The partnership means that the BHF will receive 1 for every ink cartridge and 2.50 for every laser cartridge recycled by LaserXchange.
Douglas Rouse, head of corporate fundraising at the British Heart Foundation, said: “We're encouraging every computer user – both at work and home – to recycle their printer cartridges for the British Heart Foundation. It's simple and free for home PC or Mac users and companies to get involved, and they'll be helping us to raise vital funds. What's more, they'll be doing their bit to protect the environment.”
Currently, the biggest killers in the UK are heart and circulatory disease with over 2 million people in suffering from coronary heart disease. LaserXchange and the British Heart Foundation hope their partnership will raise money to fund research, patient care and life saving equipment.
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