Environmental Management Systems

What are the new the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR) that will fully replace the current system of exemptions and permits?  Big changes are coming to environmental regulation in Scotland. Starting 1 November 2025, the majority of environmental authorisations in Scotland will be replaced by the updated Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR).   Under EASR, authorisations […]

The Scottish Government has published a new report that provides a detailed overview of Scotland’s current and planned waste reprocessing infrastructure. This is a significant and timely piece of work that helps clarify where Scotland stands in terms of its capacity to process waste domestically — and what more is needed to support the country’s

What you need to know  Effective from 31 December 2025, landfill operators across Scotland will no longer be permitted to accept biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) for disposal. This milestone marks a significant step in Scotland’s journey toward a circular economy and sustainable waste management.  What is Biodegradable Municipal Waste (BMW)?  BMW typically includes household and

Last year, we explored the varying cost of garden waste permit costs across Scotland’s councils.   In 2024, 21 out of 32 councils charged residents for brown bin collections—a move aimed at recovering costs but fraught with inconsistency.   In 2025, that number has grown, and many councils have revised their pricing, frequencies or service periods.   This

Albion Environmental is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Silver Award in the Fair Payment Code (FPC) by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner, in recognition of our excellent payment practices.  Following a rigorous application and review process, our business has been recognised for paying at least 95% of all invoices