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Authorisations for waste activities

The majority of waste activities we regulate require authorisations under the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR). Other activities have general binding rules you need to follow, or may require registration or a different authorisation.

View our Apply for an authorisation page for a full list of authorisations.

Waste authorisations

Producer responsibility schemes

Explore EASR waste activities Register to transport waste Export or import waste Move or consign special waste Septic tanks and private sewage systems
Deposit return scheme Packaging waste obligations Batteries Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

Services for businesses and waste operators

Submit data

To submit waste data returns, view our submit data pages.

Guidance on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

View our guidance on the management of POPs waste. Find out which substances are classed as POPs and learn more about the regulations. 

Business guidance

Waste operator guidance

Digital waste tracking (DWT) Duty of care for businesses Recycling and food waste for businesses
Waste motor vehicles Scottish landfill tax (SLFT) Landfill guidance

View all waste guidance

SEPA produces a variety of guidance for anyone undertaking activities that are related to waste. You can view the full list of this guidance on this page.

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