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We’re hiring drivers
We are currently recruiting a Class 2 Driver to support our recycling site in Thetford. This is a great opportunity to work within a company that is successful in its field.
The role is full-time, working from Monday to Friday, with additional hours and weekend work available. Previous experience is not essential as training will be given.
New noise and vibration management guidance
The EA has published new noise guidance has been published today. The guidance will help waste sites apply for, vary and comply with their permits.
The guidance covers:
– how the EA will assess noise from certain industrial processes
– what the law says permit holders must do to manage noise and vibration
– advice on how to manage noise with noise impact assessments and noise management plans
Updates to the National Planning Policy Framework
The National Planning Policy Framework – which outlines the Government’s planning policies for England – has been updated.
The NPPF now has an increased focus on beauty, place-making, the environment, sustainable development and underlines the importance of local design codes.
These changes coincide with the Publication of the National Model Design Code. The NMDC is a toolkit that helps communities to shape their local design needs.
Overall, the Government now places greater emphasis on quality and design in the planning system.
Sites with a permit granted before 2008 must now adhere to Management System conditions
The EA has informed site operators, who run their site under a permit granted before 2008, that they must now adhere to Management System conditions. These include condition A which requires operators to run their sites in accordance with a written management system that identifies and minimises risks of pollution.
We are recruiting a Transport Manager
We are now recruiting a Transport Manager, based at our Thetford Site to support us in growing our business. This is a great opportunity to work within a company that is successful in its field. Apply today
We are recruiting a Site Operations Manager
We are now recruiting a Site Operations Manager within Wiser Recycling, based at our Thetford Site to support us in growing our business. This is a great opportunity to work within a company that is successful in its field. This is a great opportunity to work within a company that is successful in its field. Apply today
Global Recycling Day
The year’s Global Recycling Day is on the 18th of March. The Global Recycling Foundation’s event will celebrate and recognise Recycling Heros and their outstanding contribution during these unprecedented times.
The EA has updated its fire prevention plan guidance
The EA has updated its fire prevention plan guidance. The update includes further information on the Agency’s fire prevention plan demands. New advice includes physical demonstrations for alternative measures, steps to reduce the risk of fire from batteries and more.
The Environment Agency has extended the expiry date of RPS 207 until the 31st July 2021
The Environment Agency has extended the expiry date of RPS 207 until the 31st July 2021.
This RPS allows for treated or mixed waste wood – which could be classified as hazardous or non-hazardous and has not been assessed and classified in line with the hazardous waste technical guidance – to continue to be classified as non-hazardous.
New metal lamp containers available
Wiser Recycling now offers metal lamp containers available across the UK. The specialised fluorescent tube and lamp container can effortlessly store up to 2,000 6ft fluorescent tubes. Perfect for sites that require robust and secure storage of luminaires. The clean...