In this month's Frag: New guidance from EA on handling end-of-life vehicles, GDPR, and renewals.

NEWS 

Welcome to a mini Fragments. We thought you might enjoy a quick roundup of the latest news from BMRA. 

Annual Dinner 2017 declared a triumph
This year’s Annual Dinner was declared a rip-roaring success by all those who attended the event in London. To read more about the night, including the Lifetime Achievement Awards, click here.

Continuing Competence refresher course
In collaboration with BMRA, MET Academy is offering a refresher course for Technically Competent Managers whose continuing competency assessment is due for renewal. Click here for more.

New guidance from EA on handling end-of-life vehicles
The Environment Agency has issued a new document setting out advice for those handling end-of-life vehicles (ELV). It gives guidance on what to do when transporting, storing or dismantling ELVs. Click here to read more

General Data Protection Regulation workshop: Scotland
BMRA will be running a workshop for members in Scotland looking at the implications of upcoming data protection regulations for metal recyclers. It will take place on 16 January 2018 at the Hilton Hydro in Dunblane. The event is free to members and if a member wishes to bring a guest (up to two people) the cost will be £100 plus VAT. Contact Antonia for more information. 

Renewal forms
Members are reminded to return their completed renewal forms as soon as possible. With regard to tonnage and turnover declaration, the Board has asked us to remind members that the Association reserves the right to increase the membership category of any company failing to provide a tonnage and turnover declaration in consecutive years.


Metals Recycling Event
NAEC, Stoneleigh: 11 - 12 July 2018

BMRA is pleased to be supporting Metals Recycling Event (MRE), Europe’s premier event for metals recyclers. This two-day event is the only trade show in Europe specifically dedicated to recyclers and processors of scrap metal, and it is free to attend. Click here for more information.