Mining and quarrying

The side-effects of mining and quarrying include emissions to air, land contamination, noise pollution, water pollution and visual intrusion.

Taking time to understand the potential environmental impacts of your business will not only help to protect the environment but could also save you considerable time and money. For example, firms can incur substantial fines for allowing poor water quality discharge to enter the water supply or for the illegal disposal of waste.

SEPA offers best practice guidance and advice about the type of waste management licence you should have and the good practice you need to follow to ensure your business is environmentally sound.

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