Low risk waste activities
For certain low risk waste activities, we will not generally require an authorisation under the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR).
However, should any of these activities cause, or become likely to cause environmental harm, we may take enforcement action. This may mean the person carrying out the activity will need to take additional precautions or stop entirely, as well as undertaking remedial work to address any harm caused.
Low risk activities and the conditions that apply to them are set out in SEPA’s Low Risk Waste Activities Guidance.
The guidance does not exempt any person from the Duty of Care for waste, or the need to be registered to transport waste.