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Apr 24, 2020
RTFG meeting 8th April 2020
RTFG meeting 8th April 2020 Members can download the minutes of this meeting, along with relevant documents once they are logged in to the website.
Apr 24, 2020
Covid-19 testing for frontline workers
Testing for COVID-19 is being extended to include additional frontline workers who are symptomatic, and members of their household who are symptomatic. This will allow frontline workers to return to work if they, or members of their household, test negative for coronavirus.
Apr 23, 2020
Adding new feedstocks to Fuel Measurement and Sampling Questionnaires
This news item outlines the outcome of our discussions with Ofgem on adding feedstocks to the Fuel Measurement and Sampling Questionnaires
Apr 21, 2020
AD capacity available to take surplus food wastes during COVID-19 outbreak
This news item is about a joint trade association survey aimed at the AD sector to identify suitable AD plants for the various feedstocks that may become available during COVID-19 outbreak
Apr 20, 2020
Summary of Covid-19 information for Organics Recycling in Scotland
Summary of information about Covid-19 related issues for the organics recycling sector in Scotland, including links to guidance and regulations.
Apr 20, 2020
Environment Agency regulatory message
The EA have issued a letter setting out how they will carry out their regulatory duties during the pandemic. They have also published a number of regulatory position statements.
Apr 17, 2020
Waste support – resource sharing platform
CIWM launches WasteSupport, a ‘virtual marketplace’ to support the resources and waste sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Zero Waste Scotland have also created a similar tool for Scotland.
Apr 15, 2020
Waste networking platform to link councils and private sector
CIWM are launching a resource sharing platform to enable local authorities and private sector to work together and facilitate the sharing of resources.
Apr 14, 2020
Procurement Policy – Supplier relief
Government have issued a note that sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity.
Apr 9, 2020
EV Forum – member newsletter
Briefing for REA members on the ‘Getting to 2035’ roundtable
Apr 9, 2020
EV Forum – summary of REA & OLEV roundtable on ‘Getting to 2035’
Briefing for REA members on the ‘Getting to 2035’ roundtable
Apr 9, 2020
SEPA regulatory position statement on Covid-19
SEPA have issued a regulatory response on how they will be dealing with regulatory issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apr 8, 2020
Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill
The Scottish Government have announced that the Circular Economy Bill will not be progressed. In addition the Climate Change Plan update will be delayed.
Apr 8, 2020
REA Member Briefing on the April 2020 Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
REA Member Briefing on the February 2020 Cabinet Reshuffle
Apr 8, 2020
Member of the REA launches a new brokerage website for AD
This news item include information about a new brokerage website for the AD sector
Apr 8, 2020
EA guidance on waste storage during Covid-19
The EA have published a regulatory position statement (RPS) which allows you to temporarily store more waste than your permit allows if you cannot remove waste from your site because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Apr 7, 2020
Defra’s recommendations on waste collections to prioritise during COVID-19 outbreak
This item includes recent communications between the REA and Defra regarding waste collection services and highlights Defra’s 7th April guidance to help English LAs to decide which waste collection services to prioritise during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 7, 2020
REA highlights to BEIS impact of COVID-19 on RHI Project Completion
This item includes updates on the communications between the REA and BEIS regarding the risk that COVID-19 poses on RHI project completion