Before anyone can have a sensible conversation about Digital Waste Tracking, it’s worth getting clear on what it actually does — and what it doesn’t. There’s a common misreading that DWT replaces the waste transfer note. It doesn’t. The transfer note still has to exist between the two parties to a transfer, digital or paper, […]
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The Environment Agency has published new interim guidance setting out how Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) can be sampled and tested as an alternative to undertaking a full waste classification assessment under WM3 technical guidance. The protocol applies from 1 April 2026 and was published by the Environment Agency on 7 May 2026. It establishes a nationally
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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has confirmed progress following the closure of its Call for Evidence on non-waste anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities handling more than 100 tonnes per day, which concluded on 9 January 2026. The Call for Evidence formed part of SEPA’s preparatory work to develop a formal consultation on future permit technical
In December 2024, the Environment Agency consolidated several longstanding standard rules permits into updated versions. While this consolidation modernises and streamlines the permitting framework, it also introduced new technical competence requirements for many operators. To support a smooth transition, the Environment Agency has issued a Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) allowing operators extra time to obtain any additional WAMITAB qualifications
What this article covers What PAS 402 means for waste operators The most common readiness challenges Why it matters commercially How to prepare Clients are starting to ask a new question of their waste contractors: Can you prove what actually happens to the waste you manage? Recovery claims and landfill diversion figures are no longer
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Practical insights, compliance updates, and service highlights to help you stay ahead. Welcome to the January edition of Albion Environmental Insights. This month we’re covering four areas where we’re helping clients reduce risk, avoid delays and strengthen compliance: Site Services: CQA oversight to prevent defects, delays and costly rework Consultancy: Practical permitting + compliance advice to support better decisions Management Cover: EPAS readiness and avoiding CoTC/TCM compliance gaps
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The Environment Agency is planning reform the way they regulate Article 18 (Green List) waste shipments in England. This will also affect Scottish based businesses as they are often using English ports to export their waste. As part of this project, they plan to introduce charges for all Article 18 (green list) waste shipments. Stakeholders
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Duty of Care: Code of Practice for Managing Controlled Waste. These changes are designed to reflect Scotland’s implementation of the new UK-wide requirement for recycling plastic film, including flexible plastics, which comes into effect from 2027. The update clarifies that plastic films are
Albion is proud to congratulate Robert Adam, Porter Supervisor at NHS Ayrshire & Arran, on successfully completing his CIWM CoTC: High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Transfer of Hazardous Waste. Robert was one of the fastest candidates we’ve ever had to complete this qualification and he is already putting his learning into practice across the
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SEPA has now released the updated major non-compliance criteria and environmental event categorisation for the Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS). These revised criteria will come into effect from 1 January 2026, marking an important shift in how compliance will be assessed across the waste sector. View SEPA’s updated guidance: 🔗 Major Non-Compliance Criteria 🔗 Environmental
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