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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must provide and maintain household recycling centres so that residents have a convenient place to bring items for recycling and safe disposal. These centres accept a wide range of materials, such as paper, plastics, glass, metals, garden waste, and electrical goods. By offering these facilities, councils help people recycle more, reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, and protect the environment.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
Zero Waste Scotland
Standards and frameworks
2