Pooling our resources
Here, members of the British Cleaning Council give their views on tackling litter, waste and refuse.
The issue of waste is set to be explored in-depth next March, when The Cleaning Show expo at London’s Excel (19-21 March 2019) hosts a new trade exhibition dedicated to resource management.
The Resource Management Show will focus on resource efficiency and waste management, offering the opportunity to meet the UK's leading contract cleaners, facilities managers, local authorities and related businesses. The British Cleaning Council (BCC), which co-produces The Cleaning Show, is now working closely with its members to maximise both events.
Stan Atkins BCC
Stan Atkins, Chair of the BCC, said: “Having spoken to Cleaning Show exhibitors, partners and visitors, we found that waste management was increasingly impacting on cleaning, so it makes sense to bring it all under one roof.
“Waste is also becoming a global issue. Brexit, new Chinese regulations on waste imports, tougher international laws linked to clean air, and consumer demand for more recycled goods are all combining to create a mass of legislation and compliance.
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“The Resource Management Show will allow us to explore how the cleaning sector can work more closely with the waste management industry to try and find solutions to some of these complex issues.”
Daniel Coulon NAWBW
One BCC member actively involved in waste management is the National Association of Wheeled Bin Washers (NAWBW). The association’s Daniel Coulon said: “One of the issues we face is the responsible disposal of wastewater and residual waste after cleaning a wheelie bin. Currently you need to apply to your local water company for a ‘legal consent to discharge’, which means you can dispose of it via the sewage system. To deal with the residual waste you require an additional waste carriers’ license.
“The problem is one of ignorance. New washing businesses often begin trading without knowledge of the legal requirements, but when they speak to the Environment Agency or local authority they can get given the wrong advice.
“Enforcement of the rules needs to be much tougher, and we would like to see more unlicensed bin-washers prosecuted. The penalties are in theory very stiff, but so few are caught, jailed or fined it’s an invitation to abuse the regulations.
“Illegal disposal of contaminated water is therefore a massive problem and has significant health and environmental consequences. That’s one of the main messages we’ll be taking to Excel next year.”
Chris James WAMITAB
"Penalties are stiff, but so few are caught, jailed or fined it’s an invitation to abuse the regulations."
WAMITAB, who are also supporting the Resource Management Show, are similarly concerned about rogue traders who exploit the issue of waste disposal.
WAMITAB’s Chris James said: “Waste crime impacts on a sector which is working hard to support a sustainable future.
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