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The WEEE regulations aim to reduce the environmental impacts caused by end-of life electronic and electrical items. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the UK and is increasing at a rate three times that of average municipal waste growth, with much of it destined for landfill. A well-managed approach towards the disposal of WEEE is vital,

Regulation and licencing of impoundments in the Scottish environment. Water resources authorisations We are now able to accept pre-application proposals, new applications, variations, transfers and surrenders covering abstractions, impoundments and hydro schemes. We would strongly encourage pre-application enquiries prior to submitting applications. What should you do now? Email application forms along with supporting information to registry@sepa.org.uk Email pre-ap

Links Acronyms and abbreviations Glossary  of terms European Waste Catalogue – for coding waste NACE and SIC codes Recovery and Disposal codes*   Scottish Government guidance on applying the waste hierarchy Nomenclature of Units for Territorial Statistics (NUTS) areas  (14kb) Waste strategy areas   (86kb) *Recovery and Disposal codes Waste management activities are classed as recovery (R) or dis

nuclear industry Nuclear industry We regulate the management of radioactive substances, including those from the nuclear industry.  This page provides information on the regulation of the nuclear industry. What is the nuclear industry? How do we regulate the nuclear industry? Civil nuclear licensed sites in operation Decomissioning sites Decommsioning guidance Ministry of Defence sites The Nuclear Industry Liaiso

Every year, we receive hundreds of enquiries and complaints about small-scale private sewage treatment systems. Most complaints are about "ponding", when wastewater or sewage forms puddles on the ground, or about sewage related solids in rivers or being washed up on beaches. Many of the problems caused by private sewage treatment systems are because systems are not looked after properly or maintai

Transfer of an authorisation It is important that SEPA’s authorisations are kept up to date and therefore accurately reflect   those who are responsible for securing compliance with the authorisation. The transfer process enables the whole or part of an authorisations to be transferred to another person. The transfer of an authorisation (in whole or in part) for all regimes except authorisations i

Scotland's water is famed worldwide. It's critical in the production and branding of some of our biggest exports, and a big draw for tourists. The water environment in Scotland is generally in good condition. However, there are environmental problems, including diffuse pollution, discharges of waste water, abstractions and historic physical alterations. The management of water plays a significant

Position statements Regulatory methods SEPA supporting guidance: good practice guides Bank protection guidance Gold panning guidance Biosecurity and non-native species Placement of large wood guidance Authorisation of Ponds Guidance Placement of Pipelines Guidance Fences Guidance Engineering & Impounding activities affecting drainage ditched guidance Fords guidance Position statements These set

Information regarding our remit on energy. Reducing energy consumption and increasing energy productivity, through implementation of physical and behavioural energy efficiency measures not only improves the bottom line for businesses but it also delivers real environmental improvements locally, nationally and globally. Collaborative working and 21st century regulation must put energy efficiency at the heart of its work. Scottish business i

Site Name Operator Site Type Permit Number 2019 Compliance Rating Lerwick Energy Recovery Plant Shetland Council Municipal Waste PPC/A/1003141 Excellent MEB (formerly Dundee Energy Recycling Ltd) MVV Environmental Baldovie Ltd Municipal Waste PPC/A/1003157 Good Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre Viridor (Glasgow) Ltd Municipal waste PPC/A/11