Modern and effective regulation
Managing waste through modern and effective regulation is
essential to Scotland's success both now and for the future. In
order to reduce waste production and to significantly increase the
reuse, recycling and sustainable treatment of Scotland's waste, a
modern and effective approach to regulation is required. We also
need a system that people and businesses can trust and respect
however the situation is complex as there are local, regional,
national and global issues to consider.
Nevertheless, both SEPA and the Scottish Government wish to
simplify the current system and maintain our current high levels of
environmental and human health protection.
SEPA and the Scottish Government remain committed to the
principles of better regulation. A regime designed around better
regulatory principles should:
- eliminate outdated or unnecessary provisions in
legislation;
- consolidate, streamline or merge regulatory regimes where
possible;
- base regulatory permitting, inspection and enforcement on sound
risk principles;
- ensure where companies break the law that enforcement can be
swift and effective;
- minimise the administrative burdens on companies and regulators
wherever possible;
- empower regulators to enforce regulations in a fair, consistent
and proportionate manner;
- promote best practice and advice to regulated companies
wherever possible.
Find out more about Better
Regulation
If you import, produce, store, transport, transfer, treat or
dispose of waste, there are various regulations that you need to
comply with to ensure that you don't get prosecuted.
In this section you will find out more about your
responsibilities and how we protect the environment and human
health from the effects of waste management and disposal.