Alwin Limited

The Waste Hierarchy – Your Duties

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:22:15 +0000

IF YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANISATION PRODUCES OR HANDLES WASTE, YOU HAVE A LEGAL OBLIGATION FROM September 28^th to apply….

“THE WASTE HIERARCHY” to all waste being transferred/moved from your premises.

THE WASTE HIERARCHY – DOES IT AFFECT YOU?

Applying the waste hierarchy to prevent, recycle and recover waste (Only applies to businesses in England and Wales)

Relevant to:

Any business which generates, imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats or disposes of waste; dealers or brokers who have control of waste, and anyone responsible for handling or transferring waste.

Takes effect on

28 September 2011

From 28 September 2011, as a waste producer, you must follow the waste hierarchy when choosing a waste option, and show you have done so when you transfer your waste to another business.( ie Alwin)

The waste hierarchy duty applies to both hazardous and non-hazardous waste

You should consider each of the following five steps in turn so as to choose the least environmentally damaging method of handling waste:

NO 1 Eliminate – Produce less waste in the first place by using less, keeping things longer, reusing products or machinery, or reducing hazardous contents

NO 2 Reduce - Minimise the amount of waste you produce

No 3 Reuse – check, clean, repair or refurbish whole waste products or parts to reuse in your business or in another organisation

No 4 Recycle - goods and materials that are of no further use to you may have value for others

No 5 Dispose – burying waste at landfill sites or burning it without recovering energy is the last resort

You must also declare that you have applied the hierarchy on your waste transfer note.

This is where Alwin comes in………

We want to assist customers with this new legislation, save you the worry of storing extra paperwork, reduce the amount of paper you use.

Alwin has incorporated the Waste Hierarchy declaration into its waste transfer notes. Therefore when one of our drivers, collects any waste from you, the waste transfer note will be handed over for signing. By signing this Transfer note, you not only agree to the waste being handed over to us, but you also confirm that your Company has fulfilled its duty to apply the waste hierarchy.

One more thing……….

As part of the waste Hierarchy legislation, all Companies are required to submit their Company S.I.C. Code (Standard Industry Classification code) Please ensure all employees who sign the waste transfer notes are aware of your Company code.

Find your Company SIC Codes here:

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/toolsToHelp/WCInfo.shtml

N.B. If your waste management decisions do not comply with the waste hierarchy because of other factors, you must be able to justify them. It is good practice to keep a record of your decisions.

Alwin Ltd. About Us

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:47:54 +0000

Alwin is a family owned and run business, with over 40 years invaluable experience in the non-ferrous metals recycling industry, based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands. We believe strongly in offering a personal yet professional service to all customers and suppliers.

Established in 1969, Alwin has always been committed to being at the very forefront of the recycling Industry, which is why Management felt that a buyout in 1994, was the best way forward, giving full control of where we wanted the Company to be. Spurred on by the determination to succeed the management made changes to the Company by attaining accreditation to ISO9002 and ISO14001.

In 2000 the owners decided that larger premises were needed for the company to continue its expansion plans. The search for new premises led the company to its current three acre site in Powke Lane and we are proud to announce another expansion, as of Sept 2009 we opened No 2 site : our designated RECYCLING CENTRE, 2.2 acre site in Amber way Halesowen.

Alwin offers a total waste management solution, allowing our customers to concentrate on their core activities knowing their waste problems are in the hands of professionals.

Alwin aims to offer an unparalleled level of service to its clients, using its recycling expertise to increase the inherent value of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, cardboard and plastics – and helping its suppliers to maximise their revenue.
Our commitment to service and revenue generation, supported by a reputation for honesty and integrity, has enabled Alwin to build a service portfolio across the whole spectrum of manufacturing, which include mainly the aerospace Industry.

Metals Reprocessing

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:23:20 +0000

Metals can be either crushed, baled or chopped. Materials contaminated with steel can be hand sorted on our magneting belt ensuring every last piece of steel is removed. We are able to handle aluminium up to 60 feet in length and up to 2 inches thick for shearing, and baling. After processing material can be packaged in a number of different ways. i.e. palletised, bagged, bundled or loose in bulk skips.

Recycling- zero to landfill? Of course you can!

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 11:29:12 +0000

Recyling is a great way to not only protect the environment and the world that we live in, but to reduce your companies waste costs by diverting various waste streams from landfill and recycling them- Customers are still suprised as to what can actually be recycled. Not only that but Alwin pays excellent market prices for some recycling streams.

With a one-stop approach, your company’s resources can be freed up by allowing Alwin to manage the whole process, from initial discussions through to the ongoing management of your requirements.

Call us today to arrange for an environmental consultation. 0121 561 3232