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Zero Waste

SEPA works with the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland to achieve the objectives and targets of the Zero Waste Plan, published in 2010. We have a wide range of responsibilities including regulating waste management activities such as landfills, incinerators and the export of waste, administering the producer responsibility schemes for packaging, WEEE and batteries, collecting and interpre

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

Local authorities

Local authorities are also required to report to SEPA about waste collected and managed by or on behalf of them. This is done through an online reporting system called WasteDataFlow (WDF). Reports are submitted to SEPA annually, with a submission deadline of 28 February. Local authority waste data are verified on an annual basis by the Dataflows Unit and are used to help fulfil Scotland’s report

River invertebrate classification tool

Information regarding the River Invertebrates Classification Tool.

Information regarding the River Invertebrates Classification Tool. The River Invertebrate Classification Tool (RICT) was developed by the three UK environmental agencies to classify the ecological quality of rivers. Help and support Announcements RICT training Contact us Help and support Please access the user guides and frequently asked questions by logging into RICT. **Please note that RICT is designed as a data processing rather than a storage service – you

Previous classification schemes

Before the introduction of the Water Framework Directive, SEPA had a number of classification schemes which we used to report the status of Scotland's water environment.

Before the introduction of the Water Framework Directive, SEPA had a number of classification schemes which we used to report the status of Scotland's water environment. Before the introduction of the Water Framework Directive, SEPA had a number of classification schemes which we used to report the status of Scotland's water environment. Classification schemes Coastal water quality Estuarine water quality Loch water quality River water quality Water quality classification results 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1996 - 2000 classifications River classification E

How we regulate

Information on how we protect and improve Scotland's environment.

Information on how we protect and improve Scotland's environment. We expect all authorisation holders to comply with their environmental obligations. Our approach to regulation describes how we intend to target and focus our resources so that we can play our part, with others, to take the urgent action needed to protect and improve Scotland’s environment, and to tackle the climate, pollution and nature loss crises. Our responsibilities include regulating: activ

Monitoring

We have three categories of monitoring which have different but complementary purposes: surveillance, operational and investigative. This strategy ensures we are collecting the right information in the right place and allows us to concentrate our effort on the greatest risks to the environment.

We have three categories of monitoring which have different but complementary purposes: surveillance, operational and investigative. This strategy ensures we are collecting the right information in the right place and allows us to concentrate our effort on the greatest risks to the environment. We have many years of experience in monitoring and protecting the aquatic environment. In 2007, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) introduced the need for a broader, more holistic approach to monitoring and classifying Scotland’s aquatic environment. Its aim is to use data collected to protect and improve water bodies in order that they meet good ecological status, or similar objective. This moni

End-of-life vehicles

An end-of-life vehicle (ELV) is any type of motor vehicle that is classed as waste. Waste is anything that you discard, intend to discard or are required to discard – including metal sent for recycling or reuse.

An end-of-life vehicle (ELV) is any type of motor vehicle that is classed as waste. Waste is anything that you discard, intend to discard or are required to discard – including metal sent for recycling or reuse. More than two million tonnes of waste is created each year as a result of discarded motor vehicles. End-of-life vehicles have the potential to release hazardous substances into the environment if they are not treated, recycled or disposed of properly. What are end-of-life vehicles? An end-of-life vehicle (ELV) is any type of motor vehicle that is classed as waste. Waste is anything that you discar

Oil storage in Scotland

The Water Environment (Oil Storage) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 have been revoked. The provisions of these Regulations are now in the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended). The oil storage requirements remain the same except for the following: There is no longer an exemption for sites where there is an onward distribution of oil Premises security is no

Use of waste on multiple sites for soil improvement

This activity applies to the use of waste on land for the purpose of soil improvement at multiple farms or sites. Authorisation level Permit Public consultation We may publicly consult on applications that, due to their nature or location, have higher likelihood of environmental impact and community impact. Read more about public participation and engagement Fit and Proper Person tests Fit and Pro

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