Albion are delighted to have played a part in regulatory approval – following our support in preparing and submitting a detailed procedure manual and technical evidence. Our client, J&R Scotland Ltd has successfully achieved regulatory approval from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to use poultry litter ash (PLA) and sand from an incineration site […]
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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New Guidance Offers Relief on Sampling & Reporting for Specific Sites Published: 1 April 2025 The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued a Temporary Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) providing short-term regulatory flexibility for certain waste handling sites across Scotland. The RPS focuses on material facilities supplied by a single source and transfer stations or
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The Environment Agency (EA) recently announced that they were making significant updates to Environmental Permitting regulations in England, effective from 18th December 2024, with the aim being to streamline permitting processes and align them with modern standards. As part of these changes, eight new Standard Rules permit sets have replaced the 28 original ones, impacting
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Recently, as our business energy contracts came up for renewal, we were determined to make the switch to the best green energy tariff available. But that led us to a bigger question—what does \”green\” energy really mean? And are all green tariffs truly as environmentally friendly as they claim to be? What is
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With the MyBins App, households and Councils across the UK can adopt a smarter, more efficient approach to waste management. Designed to simplify your recycling efforts, enhance council services, and promote sustainability, MyBins is the ultimate tool for modern waste management. For Households: Convenience at Your Fingertips The MyBins App is packed with features to
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