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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must make sure all domestic properties have the appropriate bins or containers to separate recyclable materials like paper, plastic, metal, and glass. This helps make recycling easier and reduces waste going to landfill. In some rural areas, where separate collections might do more harm than good to overall waste goals, councils can take a different approach. The aim is to support high-quality recycling while being practical and environmentally responsible.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
1
Bodies with shared interest
Zero Waste Scotland
Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health In Scotland (SOCOEHS)
Standards and frameworks
1