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Simple terms explainer:
Councils are responsible for issuing licenses to businesses and individuals who collect and transport waste or deal in scrap metal. These licenses help ensure that waste is handled safely and legally, and that scrap metal trading is properly regulated to prevent theft and environmental harm. Licensed operators must meet certain standards and keep records of their activities. This supports responsible waste management and protects communities from illegal or unsafe practices.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
Police Scotland
Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health In Scotland (SOCOEHS)
Standards and frameworks
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