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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must prepare and deliver a waste strategy to set out how waste will be managed in their area, both now and in the future. This means planning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste, as well as how to safely dispose of anything that cannot be recycled. The strategy helps councils meet national targets, comply with laws, and respond to changes in guidance and policy.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
1
Bodies with shared interest
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
Zero Waste Scotland
Standards and frameworks
1