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Waste management authorisations (Scotland)

You need an authorisation from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to treat, keep, or dispose of waste in Scotland.

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Information about the waste management activities regulated by SEPA and the authorisation you’ll need to carry on each activity.

From 1 November 2025, waste management activities are regulated under Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR).