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Our online application service for registering waste exemptions is now available. The table of activities you can register through this service is below. To register your exemption, you'll need the following information: the name and address of the legal entity registering the exemption; and where the activity will take place. If you have this information it should take no longer than five minut

A special site is contaminated land which meets one of the descriptions in the regulations: for example, land on which a process subject to Integrated Pollution Control is, or has been, operated. Special sites do not necessarily represent the most heavily contaminated land: special site designation is the responsibility of local authorities, who are required to seek advice from us. As part of the requirements of Part IIA, we are obliged to maintain a public register containing details of special sites. Public registers of land identified as statutorily contaminated are maintained by local authorities, who should be contacted for information on contaminated land other than special sites. A special site is contaminated land which meets one of the descriptions in the regulation

Position statements These set out our approach to particular issues that arise during the regulatory process: WAT-PS-06-08: Policy and supporting guidance on provision of waste water drainage in settlements WAT-PS-10-01: Assigning groundwater assessment criteria for pollutant inputs WAT-PS-10-02: Assigning groundwater assessment criteria for pollutant inputs This applies from 1 February 2025 Gui

This section outlines the information that applicants are required to provide in relation to the impact the proposed scheme will have on areas designated as a Special Area of Conservation or other designated sites, and on protected species that are particularly vulnerable to hydro power development. Information on fish for schemes that are located in or connected to designated sites If the scheme

Waste from all sources Discover Data tool Last updated: 15th July 2025 Household Waste Discover Data tool Last updated: 28th October 2025 This page presents data and information on the types and quantities of waste generated and managed across Scotland.The Scotland’s Environment Waste Discover Data tool presents waste from all sources, i.e. from households, the construction and demoli

Good air quality is essential for a good quality of life, helping to maintain human health and wellbeing, the climate, habitats and achieve sustainable economic development. This page/document provides guidance on the air emissions risk assessment required for a Pollution Prevention Control (PPC) Part A or Part B permit application or to vary an existing permit if air emissions are affected by the

The Prevention of Environmental Pollution from Agricultural Activity Code (PEPFAA Code) of good practice provides practical guidance for farmers and those involved in agricultural activities, on minimising the risks of environmental pollution from farming operations. The code answers many questions that arise from managing agricultural activities. Burning waste Can I dispose of wastes by burning t

What we do SEPA have various statutory responsibilities for land use planning in Scotland and cross-border. Through these responsibilities, we deliver against SEPA’s five strategic priorities - net zero, climate resilience, water environment, resource efficiency and business environmental performance. In our planning role, we aim to help: Protect Scotland’s environment and communities from harm.

The Register of SLCF Approved Bodies, lists all organisations which have been approved by SEPA to receive and distribute SLCF funds and all organisations which have had their approval revoked, either voluntarily or forcibly. Approved bodies Approval number Approval date Clackmannanshire and Stirling Environment Trust SLCF/AB/009 22 July 2015 EB Scotland Ltd SLCF/AB/001 21 April 2015 FCC

The majority of dams will require an authorisation from SEPA under "The Water Environment (Controlled Activities)(Scotland) Regulations 2011 (CAR). This authorisation number will start CAR/.../... If you don't have a CAR authorisation for your dam, then you should contact your local SEPA team to discuss this. You can find more advice on impoundments and water resources authorisations. Reservoir sa