Government agency Envirowise is offering free construction waste training to small building firms across the north-east, north-west, Yorkshire and Humberside, following a successful pilot project in London and the south-east. Companies employing 50 people or less are eligible for two 30-minute training sessions, delivered on-site.

The talks will cover the benefits of waste minimisation, efficient material handling, segregation, re-use and recycling of waste and relevant legislation.

To register, companies should call training co-ordinator Chris Sowerby at Halcrow on 0113 220 8468 or email sowerbyc@halcrow.com.

www.envirowise.gov.uk/construction