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Businesses that have been operating their own boiler, engine or generator for the production of heat or power are being urged to check whether they need to register with Scotland’s environment regulator as soon as possible.

Drinks producers are being urged not to delay registering for Scotland’s landmark Deposit Return Scheme as the deadline fast approaches.

Scotland’s environmental regulator have suspended the Waste Management Licence belonging to the operator of the Kilwinning battery recycling site where a major fire broke out on 8th April 2024 - meaning no waste can be accepted, stored or treated by the company.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are supporting a multi-agency response to an ongoing fire at a site in Linwood Industrial Estate, Paisley, which is licensed for dismantling and testing waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) for the purposes of recycling.

As part of continuing efforts to improve environmental regulation, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are seeking views on proposed changes to how environmental activities are regulated in Scotland.