CIWM is the leading membership organisation for professionals in the sustainability, resources and waste management sector, representing and supporting over 5,700 individuals across the UK and overseas.

We empower our community of members to achieve success by keeping them updated on the latest news and policy activity from across the sector; providing expert technical advice and information; offering a range of training courses and learning opportunities for all experience levels; promoting the importance of professional development and providing one-to-one career advice; hosting a number of industry-leading events and conferences; and providing a variety of unrivalled networking opportunities, both nationally and on a local level.

We also play a vital role in shaping the future of the resources and waste management sector. We provide an impartial, influential, and respected voice in policy discussions in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and London, ensuring our members’ views are represented and that policy development is informed by theoretical and practical understanding and experience.

It is our mission to influence, inform and inspire the sustainable management of resources and waste and our specialised knowledge and trusted reputation enable us to do so.