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Exempt activities

Exempt activities SEPA gathers data annually on the type, quantity and geographical origin of the waste handled from operators of the following ‘complex’ exempt activities. Paragraphs 7, 8(2), 10, 46 and 50. Paragraphs 9 and 19 where the volume of waste used exceeds 2,500 cubic metres Paragraph 12 where the volume of waste used exceeds 10 tonnes per year. Operators are asked to submit their data

Material recovery facilities (MRF)

Guidance and forms for operators of material recycling facilities who need to submit their waste data returns

Guidance and forms for operators of material recycling facilities who need to submit their waste data returns Quarter Reporting period Date for submission to SEPA 1 1 January - 31 March 30 April 2 1 April - 30 June 31 July 3 1 July - 30 September 31 October 4 1 October - 31 December 31 January Material recovery facilities (MRF) are required to comply with the Materials Recovery Code. The code sets out sampling and reporting requirements that apply to anyone holding a Waste Management Licen

Business waste data

Publication Reporting year When published Business waste data 2021 2021 June 2023 Business waste data 2018 2018 July 2020 Business waste data 2017 Methodology 2017 2017 May 2019 Business waste data 2016 Methodology 2016 2016 July 2018 Business waste data 2015 Methodology 2015 2015 Sept 2017 Business waste data 2014Methodology 2014 2014 Business waste data 2013Methodolog

Dry cleaners

Dry cleaning is the term given to the cleaning of clothes and other textiles using a solvent – perchloroethylene (perc), siloxane or hydrocarbon solvents (HCS) – instead of water. The process is carried out in a purpose built dry cleaning machine which both cleans and dries the clothes/textiles: Details on the dry cleaning process can be found on the Textile Services Association (TSA) website. A

Emergency response planning

In the event of an incident involving the release of radioactivity to the environment, it’s our role to assess the impacts of the incident and advise on clean-up. You can report an incident involving radioactive material or radioactive waste by calling SEPA's 24 hour pollution hotline on 0800 807 060 The extent of our involvement in a radioactive incident depends on the nature and scale of the inc

Radioactive substances

Regulation of radioactive substances in Scotland

Regulation of radioactive substances in Scotland Environmental authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 What are we able to do? We can now accept: applications for an EASR18 authorisation (please contact sepa.org.uk/contact) online notifications EASR18 for orphan source or managed radioactive substances (only IAEA category 5 that: exceed 200 kBq; tritium sources exceeding 20 GBq; and electrodeposited source. Radioactive substances in IAEA cat

UK Emissions Trading Scheme

This web page has been designed to assist operators, or others responsible for managing carbon emissions, by providing the necessary information and guidance for participation in the EU ETS. This site may also be useful to students and others wanting to learn more about the trading system.

This web page has been designed to assist operators, or others responsible for managing carbon emissions, by providing the necessary information and guidance for participation in the EU ETS. This site may also be useful to students and others wanting to learn more about the trading system. Sign up for UK ETS updates The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority, comprised of the four governments of the United Kingdom, is launching a new service for stakeholders who want to receive direct updates on the UK ETS. Subscribers will receive notifications about the scheme, including UK ETS Authority guidance and templates, legislation, policy and consultations. UK Emissions Trading Scheme The

Invasive non-native species

What are invasive non-native species? Non-native species (NNS) are plants and animals which have been introduced (accidentally or deliberately) outside of their native range through human activity. Many non-native species contribute positively to our lives, as livestock, crops, timber, garden plants or pets. However, a small proportion (10-15%) of non-native species spread rapidly and cause damage

Protected areas

Information regarding water bodies designated as protected areas.

Information regarding water bodies designated as protected areas. A significant number of the water bodies in Scotland are designated as protected areas. This is because of their importance for special purposes such as wildlife conservation, drinking water supply, shellfish harvesting or bathing. These designated areas are vital to ensure that the diverse ecosystems and cultural and economic benefits contained within them are safeguarded. Protected areas are als

Control of major accident hazards (COMAH)

Information regarding our role as the Competent Authority tasked with overseeing and enforcing the Control of Major Accident Hazards regulations.

Information regarding our role as the Competent Authority tasked with overseeing and enforcing the Control of Major Accident Hazards regulations. The COMAH regulations are applicable to any establishment storing, or otherwise handling, large quantities of chemicals or substances of a hazardous nature, including production facilities, warehouses, and some distributors. This section outlines our main duties and explains what operators need to do if the regulations apply to them. In Scotland the competent authority is SEPA and the Health and S

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