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Latest News Archive 2005

Crunch Time for the Hazardous Waste Producer

15th December 2005

The honeymoon period is soon to expire and the real implications of incorrect EWC codes and incomplete consignment notes are about to be felt by waste producers as the Environment Agency rolls out its inspection and regulation regime. Get up to speed, get compliant and avoid unnecessary fines. The BCB Roadshow is coming to a venue near you very soon. Date/location next BCB Roadshow: Ramada Jarvis Hotel Chichester 24th January 0900hrs If you would like to attend the next BCB Roadshow please contact BCB Head Office or your Area Sales Manager.

Press Release: 2 November 2005 - BCB Launches New Corporate Image To Raise Its Profile In The Waste Transfer Sector

2th November 2005

Leading independent hazardous waste transfer specialist, BCB Environmental Management Ltd, has launched a new corporate image to reflect the significant investment that it has made in new facilities and technology over the past few months. BCB’s previous logo, featuring a lorry symbol, reinforced the company’s skills in offering a national collection service through its own fleet of vehicles. However it was felt that this logo did not portray BCB’s competitive edge in specialist technical skills, advanced technology and scale of operations. Modern waste transfer premises, a purpose built laboratory supported by a team of chemists and a customised electronic control system monitoring the movement of containers, all helped secure the award of BCB’s IPPC permit in March 2005. The new image retains BCB’s corporate colours of red and blue but now incorporates a shape icon to suggest movement, professionalism and an altogether fresher look to support this enhanced profile. As part of the company’s focus upon marketing, the new logo is being introduced across company liveries, promotional tools and website over the coming weeks. Phil Boardman, Managing Director, adds: “BCB already differentiate in terms of service and environmental compliance. We are now starting to differentiate on marketing to reinforce the message that we intend to be the leading independent hazardous waste transfer operator within the industry”.

BCB Managing Director heralds the new era in hazardous waste transfer - article featured in CIWM Journal

13th October 2005

An article penned by BCB's Managing Director Phil Boardman features in a double page spread across the centre pages of this month's 'Wastes Management' - the monthly CIWM Journal for professional waste managers. The article discusses the impact of the increased technical demands and costs placed upon independent hazardous waste operators under IPPC and the Hazardous Waste Regulations

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NEW ADDITION TO SALES TEAM.

3rd October 2005

BCB' s challenging agenda and recognised status as one of the country's leading independent Hazarodous Waste Management companies has necessitated an injection of additional human resource into the Sales Team. We welcome on board Peter McGuckin as Area Sales Manager for the West & South West. Peter heralds from a professional sales background with close links to the waste industry. He is looking forward to a successful working relationship with BCB and will be concentrating on developing the new business and the customer base for his region as well as managing existing BCB accounts.

Technical Team Expands Yet Again !

3rd September 2005

Following a successful recruitment exercise BCB are pleased to announce the appointment of Les Moore as Technical Administrator within the Customer Services Team at Head Office in Manchester. As a qualified chemist with proven industry experience in organic & analytical chemistry, Les will provide technical advice and support both internally & externally. On announcing the appointment, Customer Services Manager Adrian Boardman said: 'With the introduction of the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 and indeed the demands of IPPC the technical bar has been raised within our industry. Les's appointment within the Customer Services Team will ensure BCB are able to respond positively to the demands of new legislation & meet the rigours of technical compliance'.

Preparation for the introduction of The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005

9th June2005

As previously advised, the new Hazardous Waste Regulations come into force on July 17. If you are a producer of hazardous waste, you need to know your legal obligations under this Act and the impact it is likely to have on your business. The principal changes wrought are as follows:- Notification of Premises to Environment Agency - you need to register with the EA as a producer of hazardous waste. If you fail to register you commit an offence and will not be able to legally dispose of your wastes. We highly recommend that you register now - if you would like BCB to register your premises please return the previously issued registration form (also available as a download below) as soon as possible. Registered Hazardous Waste Producers are liable to summary inspection by the EA (which has the power to issue spot fines for breaches of the Regulations). The mixing of hazardous wastes is prohibited - including mixing with non-hazardous. The consignee (ie. BCB) for your hazardous wastes is required to supply you with a written report detailing the ultimate disposal of your waste types together with a copy of the fully completed consignment note. You are obliged to make sure you receive this report and keep the record available for inspection. The consignee for your hazardous waste is charged with collecting statutory charges for the EA and reporting all hazardous waste transfers by waste type. This is a substantial task and administrative charges will be increased.

The responsibility for defining (characterising) your waste types is expanded to include:- EWC code
Quantity
Chemical components and concentrations
Physical form
Hazard code
Container type and size
Packing group
UN number
Proper shipping name
UN class
Special handling requirements

The EWC code is particularly significant and likely to be an area of scrutiny by the EA. BCB will, of course, render as much assistance as possible to ensure a smoothtransition to the new regime. You are advised to read the draft regulations, available via the link below.

Hazardous Regulations - latest announcements

8th April 2005

The Hazardous Waste Regulations are set for implementation on July 16th 2005. From 2nd May, as part of the transition to the new regulations hazardous waste producers are required to register their premises with the Environment Agency, subject to certain conditions. BCB will be keeping you informed via this website of the transitional arrangements as they emerge.

OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE GREEN HANGAR - REVIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL TWO DAYS !

4th April 2005

Thursday and Friday last week saw the official opening ceremony, over two days, of The Green Hangar. At 1.00pm on Thursday, BCB Customers and staff gathered at The Green Hangar, Tockwith for a champagne reception and an introduction to the event by Managing Director Phil Boardman. Guests were then taken on an informative guided tour of the facility, conducted by the MD himself with additional contributions from Graeme Tolmie, Adrian Boardman and our technology partners, Bartec Systems. Following the tours, customers were invited to enjoy refreshments in the marquee with an opportunity to put some questions to the BCB Management Team. The day was blessed with good weather and the whole event was a resounding success. On Friday the sun was shining again as BCB welcomed industry affiliates and waste brokers to the second day of the event. By coincidence, this second day heralded the arrival of the latest addition to the BCB fleet - a new Scania tractor unit. Driver Bryan couldn't hide his glee at the prospect of getting behind the wheel of his new truck. On the other hand, driver George had other plans.you had to be there! In his introductions to the event Phil Boardman asked visitors to keep three concepts in mind: technology, compliance and environmental performance. He said, "We are simply, as a company, looking to mark what we consider to be a remarkable achievement and share that with interested parties. Celebrate it even. We've brought you together this afternoon to convince you that this facility represents a new future for standards in hazardous waste management in the UK. If anyone considers that a vain boast at the end of the afternoon, I would be genuinely interested in hearing their opinion." "Thank you for an enjoyable, informative tour of what is clearly an excellent facility and a benchmark for others to aspire to" - Mark Taylor MD, Cleartech Waste Services Ltd. "Very impressive" - Autoglym (Altro Group) "An excellent facility" - Andy Ridout, Sericol "I was very impressed with your new facility and its presentation on Friday, You have all been working very hard" - Denise James, MD Total Waste Control "Not only have you set a very high bench mark in our industry but you have a very nice team of of able and willing staff behind you and this holds you all in very high regard." - Andrew Leigh, Acumen Waste Services. Before the event close Phil Boardman thanked everyone for attending the event and special thanks were made to Bartec and BCB colleagues whose hard work and dedication had helped to make the concept of The Green Hangar a working reality. The ceremony finally ended at 7pm on Friday (the bar was dry!!) when BCB staff and friends made their way via mini-buses into York to carry on the celebrations and take a well-earned 'let your hair down' night out together.

The guests begin arriving

BCB Operatives enjoying a well-earned beer

Champagne and cocktails with Order Controller Liz and Driver Mick

BCB Financial Director (and event organizer) Kath Boardman, flanked by Senior Managers, Adrian Boardman and Trevor Piercy

Senior Management in perfect harmony – Trevor Piercy and Vicky Christie

Sales Manager Carl Christie with Opertaions Manager Trevor

Proud father Bryan, taken shortly before George’s intervention!

The Green Hangar is open!

14th March 2005

BCB are delighted to confirm that the Green Hangar received official ratification of its Permit to operate on Tuesday 15th March. Whilst certain engineering aspects of the project remain incomplete, nonetheless the Company was in a position to immediately begin limited operations and, in particular, begin the trials necessary to ready all the new technologies for the official start up date, Monday April 4th. You are invited to witness the birth of this new and ground-breaking facility over our live streamed video feed - GreenWatch.

Breaking News.Live Video Streaming of The Green Hangar now available - for Information on 'GreenWatch'

11th March 2005

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The Green Hangar set for Phased Opening commencing 14th March 2005

2nd March 2005

The IPPC permit for BCB's new bespoke transfer station, officially named 'The Green Hangar', has been received this week and phased opening is set for week commencing 14th March. The official launch party will take place over two days 31st March & 1st April with customers & industry affiliates being invited to join BCB staff for a tour of the new facility and indulge in the odd glass of champagne or two! Managing Director, Phil Boardman - not known for being short in the sound byte department - for once, resorted to a four letter word. Phew! Operations Manager, Trevor Piercy, added: The time, money and ingenuity invested in making this facility the premier site of its type in the U.K. is self-evident when you walk through the doors. This site will be a success and the U.K. will be a cleaner place for it." To take a first hand look at the new permit please click on the link below:

click here for IPPC Permit in pdf format

Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs acknowledges importance of BCB's New Waste Transfer Station

11th February 2005

The Right Honourable Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has acknowledged & welcomed the efforts of BCB to provide a new facility for the management of hazardous waste. In a letter replying to her invitation to attend the opening ceremony of our new Waste Transfer Facility, she commented, " I am aware of the importance of developing new facilities for the management of hazardous waste and welcome the efforts of BCB to deal with this need." Unfortunately prior commitments will prevent Margaret Beckett from attending the opening but she thanked BCB for the invitation and wished the company success.

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