Albion News

To all businesses that import or export waste from England under Article 18 (also known as ‘Green List’) Controls

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...

Consultation on Updates to Scotland’s Duty of Care: Code of Practice for Managing Controlled Waste

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...

Celebrating Success with Robert Adam from NHS Ayrshire & Arran

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....

EPAS Update: Key Changes Ahead for Waste Sector Compliance

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...

Landfill Ban Delay Discussed on BBC Scotland

Albion Environmental’s Chairman, Alasdair Meldrum, joined BBC Good Morning Scotland to provide expert insight into the Scottish Government’s decision to delay the national landfill ban by two years. The...

New EPAS Business Support Sessions: Stay Ahead of Regulatory Change

Significant change is on the horizon for environmental compliance in Scotland. SEPA’s new Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) is set to be introduced in 2026, bringing a new approach to environmental performance reporting....

Albion Environmental Wins UK Business of the Year: Gold at the Investors in People Awards 2025

Albion Environmental is delighted to announce that we have been named UK Business of the Year: Gold (2–49 staff) at the prestigious Investors in People Awards 2025. Earlier this month, some of the team...

Clarification on Waste Exemptions for Pharmacies: Webinar Follow-Up

During our recent EASR webinar, a question was raised regarding waste exemptions applicable to community pharmacies, particularly in relation to the acceptance of date-expired medicines and the operation...

SEPA Issues Temporary Regulatory Position on Ban of Biodegradable Municipal Waste to Landfill: Oct 2025

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued a Temporary Regulatory Position Statement (TRPS) to clarify its approach to enforcing the forthcoming ban on landfilling Biodegradable Municipal...

New EASR Business Support Sessions: Helping You Stay Ahead of Regulatory Change

From 1 November 2025, water, waste management and industrial activities will be regulated under the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR). This will replace the current framework...

SEPA Authorisation secured for J&R Scotland, for Innovative Use of Poultry Litter Ash in Construction

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...

New EASR Regulations: 1st November 2025

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...

New Report: Scotland’s Waste Reprocessing Infrastructure

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...

Scotland's Biodegradable Municipal Waste Landfill Ban

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...

The Garden Waste Debate: Scotland’s Council Permits in 2025

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...

Albion Environmental Awarded Silver in the Fair Payment Code

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...

SEPA Announces Temporary Regulatory Position for Smaller Waste Facilities in Scotland

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...

Environmental Permitting Changes in England – 2025

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...

Is the Future Green? Clean Energy & Green Tariffs in the UK

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\”...

MyBins App – Transforming Waste Management for Households and Councils

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...

The Big Plastic Count: What Happened at the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations and What’s Next?

At Albion Environmental, we are committed to helping tackle the global plastic pollution crisis, and as part of this mission, we are following the latest developments surrounding the Global Plastics Treaty...

Achieving Accreditation Success: A Case Study with Restructa

Introduction At Albion Environmental Ltd we are dedicated to helping businesses excel in environmental management and health and safety practices. We are proud to share a recent success story with...

Resourcing Scotland Conference Introduction by Alasdair Meldrum

Join us for a deep dive into Scotland\’s waste management landscape, as presented by Alasdair Meldrum at the Resource in Scotland Conference on November 14th. This session explores Scotland’s waste...

Recycling Quality Matters: Why Your Habits Can Make or Break the Process

How good are your recycling habits? Do you understand how your habits can impact the success of whole recycling operations? Recycling helps to reduce the carbon emitted from creating new things; it is...

SEPA Protection of Soil and Groundwater

In 2023, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) undertook a review of the Pollution Prevention and Control Permit for waste facilities. This review was required following the publication...

Trans-Frontier Shipment (TFS)

Economic growth and globalisation have led to a worldwide increase of waste transports across borders. Whether this happens by road, rail, sea or air, waste shipments can create risks for human...

Upcoming Webinar: Targeted Waste Composition Analysis (WCA)

How Can Waste Composition Analysis Help Your Business? Date: Thursday, 12th September 2024 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Location: Online Webinar Overview: Albion invites you to join our...

Ground Gas Monitoring

What is Ground Gas Monitoring? Ground gas monitoring is an important component of environmental management and safety in various industries, particularly those involving waste management, construction,...

CoTC Cover

COTC cover is essential to fulfil the licence/permit requirements of a Technically Competent Manager (TCM) on-site for at least 20% of site operating hours. SEPA and the...

The Garden Waste Debate

The Garden Waste Debate: Exploring Scotland’s Permit System In recent years, many councils across Scotland have implemented a permit system for garden waste collection, raising questions about its...

Environmental Compliance Update: Monitoring Fugitive Emissions from Shredding Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating

Environmental Compliance Update: Monitoring Fugitive Emissions from Shredding Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating 🔍 Background: The Environment Agency has issued RPS 297, providing guidance for waste...

Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) Site visit to Optimum Eco Group – Restructa Ltd. and CCL (North) Ltd.

Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) Site visit to Optimum Eco Group – Restructa Ltd. and CCL (North) Ltd. We had the pleasure of taking part in the RMAS site visit to Optimum Eco Group, sites...

LitterID Service

Albion is delighted to launch our new “LitterID” service for local authorities in the UK. Using the latest technology, developed in collaboration with leading universities in the UK, litter can be tested...

Recent Consultation on MRF Code of Practice

The Scottish Government have released proposed amendments to the MRF Code of Practice (CoP), running from February 2024 – 19 April 2024, aiming to support the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility...

Bioaerosols in Waste and Recycling

~ WISH have released a new informative article discussing bioaerosols in waste and recycling ~ What are Bioaerosols, where are they found, and why should I care? Bioaerosols are a combination of microorganisms...

CIWM Introducing Profile for Continuing Competence Authentication

Albion are pleased to share a new development from CIWM (WAMITAB) which from 1st February 2024 will enhance and modernise the authentication and verification process for Continuing Competence tests within...

Job Vacancies

We are always on the lookout for incredible talent to join our team! Albion Environmental is searching for passionate, forward-thinking, and talented individuals, who want to join a growing consultancy...

Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 Amendment

Streamlining Environmental Authorisations in Scotland In a significant step towards enhancing environmental governance, the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 is undergoing an essential...

Scotland Achieves Its Lowest Household Waste Rates Since 2011: Latest Waste Statistics for 2022 Released by SEPA

In the world of waste management, the news coming from Scotland is a mix of the good a bad. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) recently released their waste statistics for 2022, and it’s...

Clean Air Day 2023

Today, Thursday 15th June 2023, is Clean Air Day. Clean Air Day, led by Global Action Plan, is the UK’s largest campaign against air pollution. Each year, Clean Air Day campaigns engage thousands of people...

CIWM Continuing Competence News Update April 2023

The CIWM (WAMITAB) have updated their Continuing Competence Tests to ensure questions cover new legislations, technologies and techniques.

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)

2023 Changes to the Law regarding DGSA’s Companies who have previously transported dangerous goods only as consignors (according to the description given in the ADR manual, “Consignor” means...

News Update: CIWM Technical Grade

Delighted to hear that the Chartered Institute of Waste Management have launched a new “Technical Grade Membership”. Previously CIWM’s Chartered membership was for graduates but it is great to see the...

Welcome to the Team - Calum Tait!

We are delighted to welcome the newest addition to the Albion team. Calum has joined us as an Environmental Technician and has answered some of our questions to help get to know him better! ...

The Importance of Bioeconomy

Bioeconomy uses biotechnology and natural resources to produce things like bioplastics, animal feed, medicines, cosmetics, sustainable fuels.

Congratulations to our Director and Internal Verifier Alasdair Meldrum on achieving renewed CIWM (WAMITAB) Operator Competence!

Disposable Vapes - A health hazard in more ways than one!

Around 1.3 million disposable vapes are thrown way each week, ending up either on the streets or if disposed, in landfill or incinerated.

DRS in Scotland - Unintended consequences ahead of the roll-out in 2023?

With Scotland going ahead with the launch of DRS in 2023, are there some unintended consequences which local authorities will have to address?

Welcome to the Team, Senior Consultant Ruben Breuls

Welcome to the Team - Senior Consultant Ruben Breuls

Mandatory BAT Gap Analysis - BATc Waste Treatment Operations

Mandatory BAT Gap Analysis guidance from SEPA. Waste treatment operators must carry out a gap analysis and submit it to SEPA by 4th December 2022.

Charity Miles Challenge

Albion Environmental reached its 20th anniversary in 2022, and as part of our celebrations, we decided to run a team fitness challenge throughout the month of August to raise funds for local Ayrshire charity,...

Important Industry Updates

Scottish Government Updates Single Use Plastics ban now in force in Scotland! Officially in force from the 1st June 2022, Scotland has become the first part of the UK to implement the ban on problematic...

Important update regarding CIWM (WAMITAB) Continuing Competence Tests

CIWM have shared an update on additional security measures introduced for Continuing Competence Learners There have been additional security measures put in place by CIWM(WAMITAB) for all tests administered...

We Invest in People!

Albion Environmental are now an accredited Investors in People Silver organisation. Albion Environmental are delighted to announce we have achieved a Silver Investors in People Award, recognising the support,...

Bioaerosol Monitoring - What Waste Industry Professionals Should Know

What are bioaerosols? What are the associated health concerns with them, and why these are of particular interest to waste management? This webinar hosted by KTP Associate Jennifer Kowalski discusses bioaerosols...

WAMITAB Developing Skills for the Future Webinar

On Thursday 27th January, Albion took part in our first virtual event of the year, with Director Alasdair Meldrum co-hosting the WAMITAB Developing Skills for the Future Webinar. The event discussed topics...

Albion Environmental\'s \'My Bins App\'

In December 2020, we launched our first digital product the \’SAC MyBins App\’. After a year of planning, designing and of course living through a global pandemic, we were finally able to launch...

Successful Completion of Bioaerosol KTP Project

Albion Environmental Ltd and The Open University awarded ‘Very Good’ final grade for their Knowledge Transfer Partnership Project! In May 2019 Albion Environmental took on their first KTP (Knowledge Transfer...

Albion News Update

Albion Environmental Ltd sign up to the Prompt Payment Code What is the PPC? The Prompt Payment Code (PPC) is a voluntary code of practice for businesses, administered by the Office of the Small Business...

Industry News Update - WAMITAB is now integrated into CIWM

This week the merger of WAMITAB to CIWM completed, meaning CIWM is now the Awarding Organisation and End Point Assessment Organisation for qualifications and apprenticeships previously offered by WAMITAB....

COP26 Series

A campaign recap To mark the end of the COP26 Conference in Glasgow, we are recapping our daily \’COP26 Environment Series\’ posts which we published on our social media throughout the last...

COP26 Series

Integrating sustainability into your business strategy Doing our part Albion Environmental operates to a combined Environmental, Quality and Occupational Health & Safety Management System to the standard...

Meet the Team - Issue 12

Welcome to another issue of our \’Meet the Team\’ blog series, where each of our staff members answer some questions and share some insights into their job roles and interests outside of Albion....

Meet the Team - Issue 11

We are approaching the end of our meet the team blog series, and on the week of her one year work-anniversary at Albion it seemed fitting to share our KTP Associate Heather\’s blog. Heather Beattie...

Latest training dates - REHIS 2 Day Training Course

New in-person course date added! Do you need to comply with current Waste Management Legislation or are you working towards gaining a WAMITAB COTC award? If the answer is \’yes\’ then...

Meet the Team - Issue 10

A huge welcome to our newest member of the Albion team Helanna, who joined us this month. We have been introducing you to the Albion staff over the last few weeks and throughout that time we have been...

Meet the Team - Issue 9

Welcome back to another issue of our \’Meet the Team\’ feature, where you can get to know the faces behind the company. This week, we are sharing our Principal Consultant Andrew\’s blog...

Meet the Team - Issue 8

Welcome back to another issue of Albion\’s \’Meet the Team\’ blogs. This week we are introducing you to one of our long standing Albion employees who has been with us since 2009 and helped...

Dust Monitoring

How do you measure dust and why is it important? Dust Monitoring by Albion Environmental Particulate Matter (PM) is one of the main forms of urban air pollution, and it mainly includes smokes, soot, and...

We\'re Recruiting

Albion Environmental are expanding our team with two exciting new vacancies. We are looking to hire two Environmental Consultants, to manage different areas of our service offerings. We are looking to...

Meet the Team - Issue 7

Welcome to issue 7 of Albion\’s \’Meet the Team\’ blog series. We are now half way through introducing you to our small but mighty team here at Albion Environmental. For issue 7 of our...

The World of KTP and Bioaerosols

How does a Bioaerosol Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) work, and what does it bring to Albion Environmental? We currently have two KTP Associates on our team who are delivering very different projects....

Clean Air Day 2021: What You Need to Know About The Air You Breathe

Today, Thursday 17th June 2021, is Clean Air Day. Clean Air Day, led by Global Action Plan, is the UK’s largest campaign against air pollution. This year, Clean Air Day is expected to engage thousands...

An update for our Candidates!

A request from The Environment Agency Most existing waste environmental permit holders and those looking to apply for permits must comply with a government approved technical competency scheme. The Environment...

IAM Roadsmart Training

Green passes all round for the Albion team! Albion Environmental has recently completed driving for work training with IAM Roadsmart Training. Under our business management system (accredited to...

Asbestos Awareness Training Course

At Albion Environmental we like to make sure our clients and fellow workers in the industry are kept up to date with training and ensure regulations are always being adhered to. Therefore, we are excited...

Meet the Team - Issue 6

Welcome back to our \’Meet the Team\’ series, where we get to know our team in a bit more detail. This week we are introducing you to one of our talented environmental consultants, Jill. Jill...

Bioaerosols - What are they and why should we be monitoring them?

Meet the Team - Issue 5

Welcome to issue 5 of our \’Meet the Team\’ blog! We hope you are enjoying getting to know the great people who make up the Albion team. For our fifth instalment we are introducing you to one...

Soils, Stones and C&D Fines Webinar

On Tuesday 27th April 2021, Albion Environmental and Davidson Chalmers Stewart hosted their joint webinar on \’Soils, Stones and C&D Fines\’. After more than a year of virtual events, we...

Meet the Team - Issue 4

Welcome back to the latest update of our \’Meet the Team\’ feature. Every few weeks we have been talking to a different member of the Albion team and asking them to share some of their work...

Meet the Team - Issue 3

Welcome back to the latest update of our \’Meet the Team\’ feature. Every few weeks we have been shining the spotlight on one of our amazing team members here at Albion. Our team is the most...

Meet the Team- Issue 2

Welcome back to our \’Meet the Team\’ feature! Welcome to our second input of \’Meet the Team\’, where every few weeks we will be shining the spotlight on one of the hardworking...

WAMITAB Feedback - March 2021

As a WAMITAB Approved Centre, we are asking any registered learners from the last 2 years, or assessors, to complete a short survey issued by WAMITAB, in regard to the brand’s integration with CIWM. The...

Meet the Team - Issue 1

Welcome to our new Meet the Team feature! Every few weeks we will be putting the spotlight on one of the hardworking team here at Albion to give you insight into the great people behind the business! So,...

Driving in the Waste Industry

Are you a driver within the Waste Management sector? Drivers who work within the Waste Management sector should be aware of the requirements they must meet to ensure they are compliant with current waste...

Top 10 Mistakes Made With Recycling

Most of us do want to recycle correctly – we know that it’s better for the planet, and so it’s a part of being a responsible citizen. However, with increasing globalization and huge online retailers...

A-Z of Waste Management Z - Zero Waste

Zero Waste in a City – How to Achieve it? Increasing human population and consumer demand is leading to a scarcity of natural resources. In 2017, worldwide material consumption reached 92.1...

A-Z of Waste Management Y- You

On an individual level, there is a huge number of things that you can choose to do to limit your environmental impacts. Read our blog to find out more.

A-Z of Waste Management - X \'X\'pertise at Albion Environmental

With our A-Z blog nearing the end, the letter X seemed appropriate to round up some of the expertise shown and explain how the Albion team put this into practice during their working week.

A-Z of Waste Management W - WEEE

What is WEEE? WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) is said to be the fastest growing waste stream in the UK. It is a classification used for products that need batteries or have a plug, such...

A-Z of Waste Management -V Verification

Are you involved in the redevelopment of brownfield land? If so, how much importance do you place on the verification of the remedial measures required at your site? Most brownfield sites require remedial...

Reducing Carbon Emissions at Albion

Earlier this year, as COVID-19 started to shut down many countries and bring various industries to a halt, it became clear that we were living in unprecedented times. However, good news found its way into...

A-Z of Waste Management - U Unavoidable Food Waste

What is unavoidable food waste? Unavoidable food waste is waste food or drink that is not normally edible, such as meat bones, eggshells, fruit skins, and tea bags. Avoidable food waste, on the other hand,...

Continuing Competence Refresher

Is your Continued Competence Test looming? Do you feel fully prepared? Did you know Albion have a one-day Continuing Competency Refresher course? Our Continuing Competence Refresher course is designed...

Update from JAUPT on Periodic Training

At Albion Environmental we aim to ensure that our clients are always kept up to date with any updates that could impact their continuing development. Which is why we want to make our clients aware of the...

Asbestos Awareness Training Course

Update from JAUPT on Periodic Training

ALBION’S ABC OF WASTE MANAGEMENT - T TRAINING

Albion Environmental are experts in delivering training to the waste management and construction industries and offer strategic advice and support to our clients within both the public and private sectors....

Albion’s ABC of Waste Management – S - Sustainability

Do you know what is meant by sustainability? Would you like to learn about how we can decrease our carbon footprint? Sustainability is made up of 3 key factors Environment Economic Social This is also...

Bioaerosols, and What this Means for the Waste Industry

The Health and Safety Executive recently released a report on bioaerosol issues at various municipal waste handling sites, including Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plants, waste transfer stations,...

Complimentary report for Albion Environmental following EQA visit from WAMITAB

Albion Environmental are pleased to announce they have received a positive report for another year following our recent External Quality Assurance remote visit from WAMITAB. The External Verifier, from...

Waste Facility Awareness Course

Do you manage a Material Recycling Facility (MRF) or Waste Transfer Station? Do you need to confirm and reinforce new rules and regulations put in place due to COVID-19? Do you want to refresh staff knowledge...

Successful Migration to ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System for Albion!

Following our recent BSI Audit, we are pleased to announce that Albion Environmental Ltd have successfully migrated to the new Occupational Health & Safety Standard ISO 45001:2018. This new standard...

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) - Waste Qualifications Extended

SQA extend the lapsing period for the following waste qualifications:

WAMITAB Update – Chief Executive Officer

Albion Environmental would like to wish Chris James who was the current Chief Executive Officer all the best in the future following his decision to step down from WAMITAB. We would also like to wish Sarah...

Zero Waste Scotland Capital funding to support infrastructure adaptations in response to COVID-19

The Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland grant funding to support infrastructure adaptations in response to COVID-19 Fund is now open. This funding is open to operators of licensed waste...

CoTC WAMITAB Award

Are you aware that Albion Environmental is an experienced provider of Waste Management Qualifications? We can assist individual’s in gaining an award which will benefit both themselves and their employer...

Albion Environmental Portal - Online Training Courses

Have you got time on your hands to further your Knowledge and update your CPD….? Are you on Furlough and want to prepare yourself for when you return to work…? Then Albion Environmental can...

Continuing Competence Update

WAMITAB have provided us with an update for those individuals whose 2-year deadline occurred after March 2020 and have been unable to undertake the test due to tests centre being closed as a result of...

Albion’s ABC of Waste Management – Q - Quality Recyclate

Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Waste and Resource Management Passport

We are delighted to advise that we have two fully qualified and experienced trainers ready to deliver the Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Waste and Resource Management Passport course...

COVID-19 – Albion Update – 1 Month On!

Well one month on since the lock down commenced, so I thought it would be useful to give an update on what the team at Albion have been getting up to! We currently have 25% of staff on the government furlough...

Update for all WAMITAB COTC Candidates 16th April 2020

We are delighted to report that all WAMITAB COTC training and assessment work is progressing well during Covid-19. We are getting candidates inducted fully via remote links and we are working through...

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – Driving in the Waste Industry

Are you a driver in the Waste Industry? Do you need your: Driver CPC updated? Do you work in the waste sector or move waste? Then we have the ideal training for you. Our JAUPT approved Driver CPC Driving...

Waste Management During Covid-19

I thought it would be useful for some to do an update on waste management during covid-19 – this is more for my contacts out with the sector rather than all the waste guys at the sharp end (who know this...

COVID-19 Business Support Update - South Ayrshire Council

Issue 4, 25 March 2020 Please follow the link below for the latest Business Support update from South Ayrshire Council. In this issue is a summary of the three most common enquiries they have been receiving...

COVID-19 - Business Support Update from South Ayrshire Council

Issue 3, 24 March 2020 Please follow the link below for the latest Business Support updates from South Ayrshire Council highlighting the main changes to COVID-19 advice and support for businesses. ...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Like most business we now have all staff working from home, except me, who is self isolating in the empty office (it is nice and peaceful – wish I had thought of this years ago!!) Next week poses new challenges...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

As all businesses struggle to understand what we need to do regarding coronavirus we would like to notify all our contacts the measures we currently have in place – All staff are aware of current guidance...

Albion\'s ABC of Waste Management - P - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP\'s)

What are persistent organic pollutants (POP’s)? How do the recent changes to the hazardous waste regulations impact you? What are the implications of POP’s in waste electrical and electronic equipment...

Albion\'s ABC of Waste Management - O - Open Windrow Composting

Organic waste can be treated through physical, chemical, or biological forms of waste management. The fundamental aim of organic treatment is to degrade the easily available compounds; stabilise the material;...

REA’S ORGANICS RECYCLING SCOTLAND CONFERENCE

Albion team attended The REA Organics Scotland Conference, organised by The Renewable Energy Association and hosted in Aberdeen. This conference allows groups within the organics sector – including local...

Albion\'s ABC of Waste Management - N - Non-Hazardous Soil Waste

Albion Environmental provide training and advice to ensure your business is compliant and reduce your waste disposal costs. Do you produce, manage or handle waste soils? Are you aware of your legal...

REHIS 2 Day Course - Working with Waste Management Legislation

Do you need to comply with current Waste Management Legislation or are you working towards gaining a WAMITAB COTC award? If the answer is \’yes\’ then our 2 Day Working with Waste Management...

Compliance with the EPR 5.07 - Clinical Waste guidance

Are you struggling with complying with the EPR 5.07 – Clinical Waste guidance? The EPR 5.07 applies to all waste management facilities that are permitted to accept clinical waste. Albion Environmental...

EPR 5.07 - Validation of Treatment

The EPR 5.07 applies to all waste management facilities that are permitted to accept clinical waste. Albion Environmental Ltd has a dedicated team of qualified trainers and expert Consultants with experience...

Are you struggling with complying with the EPR 5.07 - Clinical Waste guidance?

Happy Christmas from Albion Environmental Ltd

Albion would like to take this opportunity to thank all suppliers, customers and associates for all your support throughout 2019, and we look forward to working with you again in 2020. Our office closes...

Albions ABC of Waste Management - M Materials Recovery Facility

Are you aware of your obligations under the Waste (Recyclate Quality) (Scotland) Regulations 2015? Albion’s Waste Compositional Analysis team have been providing bespoke training support and ad-hoc...

THOUGHTS ON “SCIENCE AND THE PARLIAMENT”

The other week, our KTP Associate – Jennifer Kowalski – was invited to attend Science at The Parliament in Edinburgh. This is what she had to say about the event: The theme for this year’s Science and...

Albions ABC of Waste Management - L Landfill Ban

Under the ban which was set by the Waste (Scotland) Regulations legislation in 2012; no biodegradable municipal waste would be allowed to be sent to landfill sites from January the 1st 2021. This ban applies...

Albion\'s ABC of Waste Management - K KERBSIDE COLLECTION

Are You Helping or Hindering Scotland’s Recycling? How can this be improved? Currently the contamination rate in the Household waste recycling streams ranges from 0.91% to 43.04%* The average contamination...

Bioaerosol Assessments Survey

As part of our KTP project on bioaerosol monitoring, we are currently conducting a survey on bioaerosol assessments and the existing guidance that is available to assist with them (such as the M9 Guidance...

Soil Waste Classification Course

Do you understand the implications of Non-Compliance with Duty of Care Regulation? Did you know we offer training in Soil waste classification? Often Phase 2 Site investigation reports can leave those...

Gordon McGuigan and Phil McFadyen being presented their WAMITAB COTC certificates at Barr Killoch Depot

Alasdair Meldrum, Director Albion Environmental Ltd was delighted to visit Barr Environmental Killoch Depot to formally present Gordon McGuigan and Phil McFadyen their respective WAMITAB Certificate of...

Albion Environmental Ltd deliver EU Skills Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) scheme to all Barr Environmental Staff

Alasdair Meldrum – Director Albion Environmental Ltd was delighted to attend Barr Environmental site to formal present the SHEA cards (CSCS equivalent qualification) to a number of staff. Alasdair Meldrum...

Albion\'s ABC of Waste Management - J JOURNEY (WASTE JOURNEY)

Before something becomes a waste, it is a resource, with some degree of value. That resource can then turn into what is considered to be waste, for a variety of reasons: If a product is only designed for...

TRAIN THE TRAINER

Albion staff successfully achieve accredited Scottish Qualification Certificate in HE0T 33 Planning and Delivering Training Sessions to Groups giving them the confidence and skill set to be able to deliver...

Albion\'s ABC of Waste Management - I INNOVATION

Innovation is fundamental in transforming the way we use resources within Scotland. Effectively managing our resources is imperative to achieving a circular economy in Scotland. Therefore, some benefits...

KTP: TRANSFORMING SCOTTISH BUSINESSES

Earlier this month, we attended the “KTP: Transforming Scottish Business” event at the Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. A KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) is a collaboration between a university, a business,...

Albion’s ABC of Waste Management - H Hierarchy

The Waste Hierarchy is a sustainable waste management model that categorises the various options for dealing with waste into an order of preference in a simple five-step hierarchy. At the top of the waste...

Scottish Resource Conference 2019 Sponsorship

Albion Environmental host table and provide sponsorship for the “Best Food Waste Initiative” award at Scottish Resources Awards Dinner 2019 (now in its 18th year) at Perth Concert hall. This prestigious...

Waste Compositional Analysis - Perth & Kinross Council

Albion Environmental provide specialist Waste Compositional Analysis to Councils in order to assist them with developments of their waste strategies. As part of the development of Perth and Kinross Council...

Climate Strike Today

In support of the Climate Strike today we have come up with the following simple pledge which can contribute to environmental improvement! We challenged our staff and we do most of them, but in some cases...

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Statisticians

SEPA publish Official Statistics yesterday (17 September 2019) which provide details of Household Waste collected across all Local Authorities during 2018. Rather depressingly they show an overall decline...

Albion\'s ABC of Waste Management - G GAS (LANDFILL GAS) SITES

Landfill gas is a complex mix of different gases created by the action of microorganisms within a landfill. Landfill gas is approximately forty to sixty percent methane, with the remainder being mostly...

Back to the Classrooom for Albion Staff

Six (or is it 5) Albion staff are currently completing the SQA Qualification Planning and Delivering Training Sessions to Groups HE0T 33 SCQF level 6. This is to widen the pool of staff we have available...

We Need your Help!!

Albion has delivered WAMITAB COTC (Certificate of Technical Competence) in waste management since 2002. These qualifications require candidates to complete vocational qualifications either via our SQA...

Albion Electricity - 100% Renewable Energy

Albion Environmental doing their bit for the environment, with help from Opus Energy! At Albion Environmental we are always looking at ways to reduce our energy usage and the subsequent environmental impact...

The movement and use of treated asphalt waste containing coal tar.

Asphalt waste is created when material is removed from roads, car park, pavements etc. When the binder used within the asphalt is bitumen, then the asphalt waste produced can be regarded as a non-hazardous...

Albion\'s ABC of Waste Management - F FIRE

Are you compliant with the Fire Safety Regulations on your site? Fires at Waste Facilities have the potential to be very serious, posing risk to life and presenting hazards to the local community and the...

2 Day Training Course - Working With Waste Management

Are you compliant with current Waste Management Legislation or working towards gaining a WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC) award? If the answer is ‘yes’ then our 2 Day Working with Waste...

E EUROPEAN WASTE CATALOGUE (EWC)

The European Waste Catalogue is a hierarchical list of waste description produced by the EU, originating from Decision 2000/532/EC. It is a legal requirement to include the correct EWC code on duty of...

Albion’s ABC’s of Waste Management - D

Duty of Care As a business, you have a legal responsibility to ensure that you produce, store, transport and dispose of your business waste without harming the environment. This is called your Duty of...

REHIS 1 Day Course - Introduction to Waste Management

Are you up to date with current Waste Management Legislation? Albion Environmental Ltd are running our Introduction to Waste Management course at our training Centre in Ayr. We have spaces remaining on...

Jane Bond, Project & Business Director, Joins the Team

Please join us in welcoming Jane Bond to the team as Project and Business Director to support our continued growth. Jane comes from a background of waste and resource management from both the public and...

Graduate Opportunity - Environmental Scientist - The Open University - STEM Faculty, School of Engineering and Innovation

Albion Environmental Ltd is delighted to have recently been awarded a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project, working with the Open University to help Albion acquire the knowledge, in-house capabilities...

Energy and Utility Skills (EUSR) SHEA Training providers

Albion Environmental Ltd is delighted to announce that our trainers Sam Grant and Craig Chandler are now approved Energy and Utility Skills (EUSR) SHEA training providers. This new Passport scheme...

SWITCH Workplan

Please find below an important message about SWITCH. Dear Colleague, As a Forum we have worked hard this year to review our work for the past 4 years, which has highlighted many of our successes and achievements...

E-Learning Portal for Health & Safety and Social Care Courses

Albion Environmental are pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive range of training courses in the Social Care and Health & Safety sectors through our new eLearning suite. Courses in a variety of...

Scotland’s Landfill Ban – are we really ready?

The 2021 Biodegradable waste to landfill ban is rapidly approaching with less than 26 months before it is implemented, but is Scotland really ready? The current industry consensus is that there is a shortfall...

University West of Scotland Lectures - Waste and Resource Management

Alasdair presents lecture to University of the West of Scotland (UWoS) students on Waste Management. All too often the focus in developing countries is building roads, schools, houses etc. and good waste...

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) new licensing requirements

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) new licensing requirements effective from 1st September 2018, impacting all new large construction projects across Scotland. What has Changed?...

Chris Eccles, Environmental Technician Joins the Team

Please join us in welcoming Chris Eccles to the team as an Environmental Technician to support our continued growth. Chris recently graduated having spent the past 5 years studying environmental civil...

Yasmin Watson - Diploma in Microsoft Office Plus

Yasmin Watson successfully achieves Diploma in Microsoft Office Plus with Pitman Training taking her skills to a higher level giving her a better understanding of what each programme is capable of. With...

Waste Compositional Analysis Works

Albion Environmental is an experienced provider of Waste Compositional Analysis services to local authorities, waste management companies and producers of commercial and industrial waste. Over the past...

Soil Management - CPD Seminar

Soil waste classification and management expert and Principal Consultant Andrew Howlett, recently delivered a bespoke one-hour presentation on ‘Soil Management and the Interpretation of Site Investigation...

Monitoring Site Works

As we head into the final quarter of 2018, Albion Environmental will be starting to prepare for the annual Scottish Pollution Inventory Returns (SPRI) for a number of their clients. Albion Environmental...

Albion Environmental Ltd host table at Chartered Institute for Waste Management (CIWM) Scottish Resource Conference

Albion to host table at CIWM Scottish Resources Awards dinner on the evening of 4th October at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre in recognition of companies and individuals for their...

Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health & Safety SWITCH Forum

Alasdair Meldrum attends SWITCH Forum held on the 18th September. The SWITCH Forum was established in March 2014 with the headline aim: \”to provide leadership for the resource management sector...

Fraser Christie, Environmental Consultant Joins the Team

Please join us in welcoming Fraser Christie to the team as an Environmental Consultant to support our continued growth. Fraser has environmental experience in the Private, Public and Third Sectors. He...

New Training/VQ Administration Manager joins Albion Team

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to welcome John MacSwan to the team as the new Training/VQ Administration Manager. John comes from a background of 16 years of managing, creating and delivering courses...

IOSH Chartered Membership Accreditation - Alasdair Meldrum

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to announce Alasdair Meldrum’s progression from Graduate Member with IOSH to a Chartered Member (CMIOSH). As a Chartered Member, businesses, employers and recruitment...

Bespoke Soil Classification and Disposal Options Training Course

Soil waste classification and management is a subject that is often not covered within traditional Phase 2 Site Investigation reports. This can leave those dealing with waste soils (e.g. developers and...

Jonathan Love Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Albion

It is with great pleasure Albion Environmental Ltd are celebrating Jonathan’s 10 years’ service with the company. When Jonathan joined the company in 2008, it comprised of 4 employees with the head office...

Is your construction business ready to meet SEPA’s new licensing requirements?

SEPA’s new licensing requirements come into effect this weekend, Saturday 1st September, and they will affect all new large construction projects across Scotland. What is Changing? The changes...

Asbestos Awareness Training

Do your employees require a rounding of the essentials in health in safety? Regardless of sector there is a legal requirement that requires all workers who may be exposed to Asbestos during their work...

REHIS 1 Day Course - Introduction to Waste Management Legislation

Are you up to date with current Waste Management Legislation? Albion Environmental Ltd are running our jointly awarded REHIS Waste Management Legislation course at our training Centre in Ayr (or we can...

REHIS 2 Day Course - Working With Waste Management

Drongan United Kids Delighted with their New Kits Sponsored by Albion Environmental!

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to support the local community by sponsoring new kits for the kids at Drongan United Grassroots football development centre. The number of children attending training...

A Legal Duty Not Many People Are Aware Of!

The Prevent duty requires a “due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism” and is placed upon certain organisations and bodies under the Counter terrorism and Security Act 2015....

Could France’s Supermarket Waste Law Work in Scotland?

Nearly two years ago a law was introduced in France in which supermarkets were prohibited from destroying any unsold, edible food products. The law obliges the retailers to sign contracts with charities...

Albion Environmental Ltd successful again in SQA Facilities Management Visit

Earlier this month Albion Environmental hosted an External Verification visit from SQA for our Facilities Management group of qualifications. The visit was once again successful resulting in a highly commendatory...

Albion’s ABC’s of Waste Management – Q

Q Quality Protocols A Quality Protocol sets out criteria for the production of a product from a specific waste type. Compliance with these criteria is considered sufficient to ensure that the fully...

Albion’s ABC’s of Waste Management – P

P Plastics Plastics are organic and can be made from natural products such as cellulose, coal and of course, crude oil. It is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic...

Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) Waste Qualification Extension

The SQA have extended a number of their Waste Qualifications for a further two years. This includes the Waste Operations group of awards at Levels 2 & 3 as detailed below: SVQ Level 2 in Waste...

New Modern Apprentice joins Albion team

Albion Environmental are delighted to welcome Craig McClurkin on board as a Level 3 Modern Apprentice. Craig comes from a background in customer service roles which will serve him well in his new function....

Albion’s ABC’s of Waste Management – O

O Open Air Windrow Composting Open Air Windrow Composting (OAW) is a process used primarily for organic matter such as garden or animal waste. These materials are piled in...

Another complimentary report for Albion Environmental following EQA visit from WAMITAB

Albion Environmental are extremely pleased to have received approval for another year following our recent External Quality Assurance visit from WAMITAB. The External Verifier sampled a wide range of our...

Driver CPC – Driving in the Waste Industry

Are you a driver in the Waste Industry? Then our Driving in the Waste Management Industry Driver CPC course could be perfect for you! As a JAUPT approved centre this course provides 7 hours of CPC...

Albion assist in WML Licence Surrender

Good news for our team at Albion! We have been working with a client to have their landfill WML licence surrendered. The landfill site had been filled and completed back in 2002 and the existing quarry...

Albion’s ABC’s of Waste Management – N

N Non-Hazardous Waste Scotland produces in the circa 12.5 million tonnes of controlled waste per annum some 95% of this or more than 11,800,000 tonnes is considered Non Hazardous....

Albion Environmental Ltd complete successful Facilities Management EV visit from SQA

Following our recent Facilities Management Qualification Verification visit we are delighted to have received a glowing report from SQA. “Awards well organised, assessed and documented by assessors...

Official Office Opening

Albion Environmental Ltd hosts official opening party to celebrate opening of new extension. Alasdair Meldrum, Director, Albion Environmental Ltd was delighted to welcome guests to the official opening...

IOSH Working Safely Course

Do your employees require a rounding of the essentials in health in safety? Regardless of sector or level everyone at work should have an understanding of why they must “work safely” – and this course...

Albion’s ABC’s of Waste Management – M

M Materials Recovery Facility A Materials Recovery Facility, or an MRF as it is more commonly referred to, is a specialised facility in which household waste is collected and sorted...

South Ayrshire Council Modern Apprentice Level 2 Sustainable Resource Management Certificates

Congratulations to Nathan O’Connell, Scott Thomson and Mark Yates from South Ayrshire Council who have successfully completed the Sustainable Resource Management Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship Framework....

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - L

L Landfill Monitoring Disposing of waste to landfill has been the traditional means of disposal in the UK for many years. This method of disposal generates products from the...

Frontline Environmental Services Vocational Qualification

Did you know SQA and WAMITAB offer a nationally recognised Frontline Environmental Services Level 2 Award? This award is suitable for people wishing to join the waste management industry,...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - K

K Kerbside Collection Kerbside collection is a service provided usually by Local Authorities in which household waste is uplifted and taken for recycling, reuse or disposal....

SWITCH Forum Focus Group Events

As an Ambassador of the SWITCH Forum, Albion would like to encourage attendance at focus group sessions. Please see below information from the SWITCH Forum. Following the successful launch...

Tool Box Talk Training Course - Skills To Communicate Effectively

Did you know there is a training course that can equip you with the skills to effectively communicate important messages to your staff and work colleagues? Albion\’s Tool...

Don’t Waste your Money!

We can all throw our money away buying unnecessary items; however, some people are quite literally throwing their money away. Albion Environmental staff who were conducting compositional waste analyses...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management -J

J – Journey (waste journey) Waste and recyclable materials are produced as a part of our daily life. These materials can be produced through manufacture/production of the things we consume and,...

Great start to 2017

We are only a few weeks into 2017 and Albion is delighted to be pushing ahead with a number of great projects: Office...

Scottish Government consultation for an Integrated Authorisation Framework

The Scottish Government have published a consultation for an Integrated Authorisation Framework which would replace the existing permitting regimes Pollution Prevention and Control...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - I

I Incineration Incineration is the thermal treatment process in which waste is burned in order to recover energy. The process usually involves the combustion of unprepared...

Albion rolling out \"Learning Assistant\"

Albion Environmental has recently been trialling ‘Learning Assistant’ which is an online portfolio platform. The software allows candidates and assessors to upload documents, communicate and...

Merry Christmas

Albion staff wish all our colleagues and clients a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - H

H HEIRARCHY – The Waste Hierarchy The Waste Hierarchy is a sustainable waste management model that promotes consideration into how and why waste is created rather than just thinking about the...

Waste Supervisory Management Vocational Qualification

Currently working in Waste Management and would like to progress to a supervisory position. Did you know SQA and WAMITAB offer a nationally recognised Waste Supervisory Management Level...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - G

G GASIFICATION Gasification is a thermal process that transforms carbon-based material such as Municipal Solid Waste or biomass into energy. Gasification does not...

Household Recycling/Civic Amenity Sites Training Course

Do you or your staff work within a Household Recycling/Civic Amenity Site and are unsure what training may be available? Albion Environmental offer a course which is jointly certificated by the Royal Environmental...

Margaret Vize from Inverclyde Council achieves \'Undertake Mentoring in the Workplace\'

Congratulations to Margaret Vize from Inverclyde Council who is the first Waste Management candidate to complete the SQA award ‘Undertake Mentoring in the Workplace – H6JF04’ which was part of a...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - F

F – Fly-tipping Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste, commonly left next to roads, in fields and in rivers. The nature and amount of waste can vary differently from as little as a single bag...

REHIS 2 Day Working With Waste Management Legislation

Are you compliant with current Waste Management Legislation or working towards gaining a WAMITAB COTC award? If the answer is \’yes\’ then our 2 Day Working with Waste Management Legislation...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - E

E – European Waste Catalogue (EWC) The European Waste Catalogue is a hierarchical list of waste description produced by the EU, originating from Decision 2000/532/EC. Anyone responsible for...

Working as a Waste Site Operative and would like to gain a recognised qualification?

Did you know SQA and WAMITAB offer a nationally recognised Waste Site Operative Level 2 Award? This award is suitable for people wishing to join the waste management industry, apprentices...

Albion staff complete Internal Auditor ISO 9001 Transition Course

Congratulations to the Albion staff, Jonathan Love, Andrew Howlett, Jayne Carson and Grant Wilson who have recently completed transition training in preparation of the change from ISO 9001:2008 moving...

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Glasgow Facilities Services Modern Apprentice awarded certificate

Congratulations to Kieran McClure on completing his Facilities Services Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship. Kieran has been working with the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Glasgow for the last few years having...

Are You Waste Smart?

Every business can enhance their environmental performance, reduce costs and limit the risk of non-compliance by ensuring their workforce is familiar with waste and resource issues. Albion Environmental...

Albion’s ABC’s of Waste Management – D

D – Duty of Care The Duty of Care, imposed under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, applies to anyone who produces, imports, stores, transports, treats or disposes of waste. It requires...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - C

C – Circular Economy The circular economy is an alternative to the traditional economic model whereby we produce goods, use them and then dispose of them. Currently, we tend to regularly update our...

Working in Facilities Management and would like a recognised qualification?

Albion Environmental Ltd is registered with SQA and WAMITAB to deliver a selection of Facilities Management vocational qualifications. Facilities Management covers a variety of activities relating to the...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - B

B – Business Waste In Scotland, the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 came into force on 1 January 2014. These establish a legal duty on every business, regardless of size, to separate metal, plastic,...

Recycle Week 12- 18 September 2016

Recycle Week (12- 18 September 2016) is the UK’s annual recycling week, aiming to get everyone recycling more by raising awareness of the benefits and promoting easy ways to do more. It’s a week for everyone...

Driver CPC - Driving in the Waste Industry

Fed up doing the same old Driver CPC Course? If you drive in the Waste Industry why not try our JAUPT approved course which provides 7 hours of CPC training. Course Content 1. The use of the European Waste...

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Transition Training Fund

Have you been made redundant or facing redundancy from the Gas and Oil Sector or its\’ supply chain? Skills Development Scotland (SDS) offer a transition training fund which may help you train towards...

Albion\'s ABC\'s of Waste Management - A

A – Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a natural process where in the absence of oxygen, micro-organisms/methanogens break down organic, biodegradable matter to create biogas and...

CIWM Resource and Waste Clinic at RWM

CIWM are hosting a Resource and Waste Clinic at RWM 13-15 September 2016 and Albion Environmental are delighted that our Managing Director, Alasdair Meldrum will be among the selected professionals who will...

Weighbridge Operator Qualifications

Did you know SQA and WAMITAB offer a nationally recognised Weighbridge Operator Level 2 Award? This award is suitable for people wishing to join the waste management industry, apprentices and...

Scottish Parliament Modern Apprentice Awarded Level 3 Facilities Management Certificates

Congratulations to Mamunoor Rahman on completing his Facilities Management Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship. Mamunoor has been working with the Scottish Parliament for just over a year, having moved...

Albion Environmental receive glowing report following WAMITAB EV visit

Following our recent EV visit we are delighted to have received a glowing report from WAMITAB. “The centre continues to deliver qualifications to a high level, ensuring that there is focus on learners...

Women in Waste Management - Helenna, Site Technician at Barr Holdings

23rd June is National Women in Engineering Day and Albion Environmental are delighted to have been appointed the training provider for Barr Holdings Site Technician, Helanna. In conjunction with Barr...

Office Extension Approval

We are delighted to have been granted planning permission to extend our office premises at 1 Damside, Ayr. We relocated to our existing office approximately three years ago and due to the continued success...

Presenting Sandy McCulloch at Barr Holdings with COTC certificate

Delighted to pay a visit to Barr Holdings at Auchencarroch Landfill Site to present a SQA/ WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence in Hazardous Waste Landfill to a former colleague Sandy McCulloch. ...

Ayrshire Chamber Recycle Week

We are delighted to have been invited to share some information with Ayrshire Chamber during Recycle Week in support of Developing the Young Workforce. Below is a link to their site which details information...

Celebrating One Year of the Scottish Business Pledge

Albion Environmental Ltd are proud to be part of the Scottish Business Pledge which is a voluntary code of business practice that was set up one year ago to boost business growth, productivity and sustainable...

Adrian Bond joins Albion Team

We are delighted to welcome Adrian Bond (MCIWM) to the Albion team. Adrian has over twenty years’ experience in the waste management industry, including twelve years working as SEPA’s National Operations...

SEPA Consultation – Food Waste Management in Scotland

Consultation on proposed new guidance on Food Waste Management in Scotland and review of SEPA’s end-of-waste regulatory positions for compost and anaerobic digestate. The 18th of May 2016 saw SEPA launch...

Albion Environmental proud sponsors of Ayr Seaforth AC Coach Jackets

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to support the local community by sponsoring Ayr Seaforth Athletic Club coach jackets. Alasdair Meldrum, Managing Director of Albion Environmental Ltd said \”Albion...

Craig Hutchison completes Sustainable Resource Management Modern Apprenticeship

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to announce that Craig Hutchison from West Dunbartonshire Council is our very first candidate to complete the Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship Framework in Sustainable...

Congratulations to Alasdair Meldrum - IOSH Graduate Member

Alasdair Meldrum, Managing Director of Albion Environmental Ltd has achieved IOSH Graduate Membership Status. To become a Graduate Member of IOSH you must hold an accredited qualification or a cognate...

Ayr Rotary Club Charity Golf Day

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to sponsor a hole at the Ayr Rotary Club charity golf day which is being held at Ayr Seaforth Golf Club today in support of Ayrshire Cancer Support. We hope all players...

SWITCH Competence Assessment Tool Launch

As a SWITCH Network member Albion Environmental Ltd would like to bring your attention to the newly published SWITCH Competence Assessment Tool which is now available to download from Zero Waste Scotland’s...

New Office

Three years since we moved to our new offices. The new offices were chosen to accommodate our growing team and we have grown so much since our move. We also have a classroom training facility/meeting room...

Skills Development Scotland launch 2016/17 Low Carbon Skills Fund

Skills Development Scotland have launched the 2016/17 Low Carbon Fund and you may be able to apply for up to £5,000 towards your employee training costs. This fund is available to Scottish businesses...

Expansion of Albion Environmental Consultancy Services

Albion Environmental Ltd are pleased to announce that we have expanded the range of services offered by our consultancy team. We are now able to offer the following specialist environmental services specifically...

Grant Wilson joins Albion team

We are delighted to welcome Grant Wilson to the Albion Environmental team. Grant is a Chartered Waste Manager with over 20 years experience in Local Authority ranging from Facilities to Waste Management. ...

New Waste Tyre Regulations For Scottish Operators

From 30th March 2016 new waste tyre licensing rules came into effect in Scotland in a bid to clamp down on illegal operators. The new regulations require all operators who store or process waste tyres...

Albion Environmental Ltd - Free on-line Continuing Competence Mock Test

We are delighted with the recent feed back we have received regarding our free on-line Continuing Competence Mock Test \” Many thanks very useful revision tool\” Mark at Cory Environmental...

Albion Assessors meet CPD requirements - WAMITAB Externally Verified

Further to the annual update of staff CPD, Albion are pleased to say that we have all current assessors signed off by the External Verifier for WAMITAB and as such can continue to offer a variety of awards...

Falkirk Council - First local authority to sign up to the Household Recycling Charter

Congratulations to Falkirk Council for being the first local authority to sign up to the joint Scottish Government and COSLA Household Recycling Charter. COSLA News Item Scottish Government News Item ...

Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Week is 29 Feb to 4th Mar 2016

Find out how you can get involved : https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/modern-apprenticeships/scottish-apprenticeship-week-2016/ Albion Environmental Ltd is a SDS registered training provider and can provide...

Time to Switch on - CIWM Journal Article on SWITCH Event

CIWM have published an article in their recent journal regarding the SWITCH event which will be held at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 17th February 2016. Please follow link below for full...

Alasdair Meldrum achieves ISWA Full International Waste Manager Status

Further to interview with the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) we congratulate Alasdair Meldrum on achieving full International Waste Manager Status.

Book your place at the Switch Forum Event 17 February 2016

The Scottish Waste Industry Training Competency and Health & Safety (SWITCH) Forum is holding its second good practice event focusing on leadership, competence and safety. The event will see...

Changes to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007

The new standards for ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) were published in September 2015. The new versions follow a new, higher level structure to make it...

Barrachander Quarry Ltd awarded Waste Management Licence

\’Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to hear from SEPA that Barrachander Quarry Ltd in Taynuilt just 11 miles east of Oban, have been awarded their Waste Management Licence to operate a...

Damada Group - Granted Waste Management Licence

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted that Damada Group are in the process of commencing their waste transfer facility for the storing and transferring of asbestos waste that is generated from their operations....

Zero Waste Scotland Funding – Developing the Workforce

Zero Waste Scotland are providing funding to Local Authorities, SMEs and Third Sector staff to participate in accredited training programmes. There are 5 separate programmes which are being delivered...

Alasdair Meldrum Wins Outstanding Contribution Award at SRC

The Scottish Resource Conference, in conjunction with CIWM and Zero Waste Scotland, closed yesterday with an awards dinner which was held at Glasgow Hilton Hotel. We are delighted that Alasdair Meldrum...

Staff Changes

Natalia Lozano has moved on to pastures new and we would like to wish her every success with her future career. Natalia relocated from Spain to work with Albion and had been with us for several years...

Hazardous Waste WM3 Update Training Course

Due to the recent major changes to waste classification which replace the Dangerous Substances Directive (DSD) and Dangerous Preparations Directives (DPD), Albion Environmental have created a WM3 Update...

The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015

New regulations will come into force in Northern Ireland as of 17 August 2015. These Regulations form part of a number of changes to the 2003 (Northern Ireland) Regulations (as amended) and will enable...

Armed Forces Day - Charity Support

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to have been able to help support the recent charity raffle for Prestwick St Cuthbert GC Armed Forces Day which was held on 26th June 2015. The raffle raised approx....

Congratulations to all candidates who successfully gained REHIS Waste Legislation Certificate

Albion Environmental Ltd recently run a 2 Day waste legislation course which is jointly certificated by REHIS and Albion. Candidates from SSE, West Lothian Council, Momentum UK Ltd and Asbestos Building...

Driving in the Waste Industry CPC Training

Drivers working within the Waste Management sector often have to meet certain requirements to be compliant with current waste legislation and with this in mind Albion Environmental Ltd has developed a...

Albion Environmental Ltd complete another successful EV visit from WAMITAB

Following our recent EV visit we are delighted to have received a glowing report from WAMITAB. “The centre continues to operate in a very professional manner – an approach which is reflected through...

WM3 Update

WM3 Update – The implementation of these laws varies across the four nations of the UK and hence full implementation of WM3 also varies. WM3 is being introduced to each of the four UK nations at...

Albion become a member of ESA

Albion Environmental Ltd are delighted to announce that we have now become a member of The Environment Services Association (ESA) the trade association for the UK\’s Resource & Waste Management...

Albion receives ELCAS approval for Waste Management Qualifications

Albion Environmental are delighted to announce that a selection of our Waste Management qualifications now have MOD ELCAS approval in addition to previously approved Facilities Management and IOSH courses. ...

REHIS One day Waste Legislation Course

Congratulations to Yasmin Watson and Gail Martin who successfully completed the recent REHIS One Day Waste Management Legislation Course which was held at Albion Environmental Ltd.

Falkirk Council provide foodwaste collection to households and businesses

The Zero Waste Plan for Scotland proposes long term targets of recycling 70% of all Scotland\’s waste and only 5% of all wastes ending up in landfill by 2025. Falkirk Council has developed a...

Sustainable Resource celebrates SDS Modern Apprenticeship Week 18-22 May

Albion Environmental Ltd, a local training provider based in Ayr, celebrates Skills Development Scotland Modern Apprenticeship Week. Modern Apprentices from South Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council...

Congratulations to Adeyemi Roland MCIWM

Congratulations to Adeyemi Roland who has successfully passed his professional interview to become a chartered member of CIWM

JM Murdoch - PPC Permit Application Successful

Albion Environmental Ltd has recently assisted JM Murdoch with their application for a Part B PPC permit for a mobile plant for the crushing and screening of brick, tiles and concrete. Three weeks after...

Congratulations to Damhead Renewables on the recent commissioning of their newly erected wind turbine.

Albion Environmental Ltd would like to congratulate Damhead Renewables on the recent commissioning of their newly erected wind turbine. The turbine has been provided by Gamesa and has a capacity of 2 Mw....

Busy spring season for Waste Compositional Analysis

Albion Environmental has had busy spring season for Waste Compositional Analysis projects. So far this year Albion has completed projects for Shanks Cumbria MBT plants, Perth & Kinross Council, Scottish...

Congratulations to Alasdair Meldrum - SQA Senior External Verifier

Congratulations to Alasdair Meldrum who has accepted SQA\’s offer of Senior External Verifier for Waste Management from session 2015-2016.

Current Job Vacancies at Albion Environmental Ltd

We are currently looking for people to join our team, please follow the link for further information – Albion Staff Recruitment

Code of Practice on Sampling and Reporting at Materials Recovery Sites

On 2nd March 2015 The Scottish Government released the \’Code of Practice on Sampling and Reporting at Materials Recovery Sites\’. To read the full document please use the below link to their...

Qualsafe Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work

Congratulations to all who attended the our recent Qualsafe Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course. This is a valuable training course which teaches you the skills that could help save a life and...

Guidance on Scottish Landfill Tax Released 16 February 2015

Revenue Scotland released on 16th February 2015, practical and legislative guidance for working with Scottish Landfill Tax (SLfT). Please follow the below link for further information. https://www.revenue.scot/scottish-landfill-tax/guidance...

ISO 14001 Agreed Draft

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) voted in early November 2011 to revise ISO 14001 – the leading standard for Environmental Management Systems. Data available from ISO shows that...

Changes to CDM – who will be responsible for health and safety?

Changes to CDM – who will be responsible for health and safety? Subject to Parliamentary approval, new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) will come into force on 6 April 2015....

South Ayrshire Council Compositional Waste Analysis

Albion Environmental completed Phase 1 of a Compositional Waste Analysis study for South Ayrshire Council in December 2014. The study involved the collection and analysis of residual waste, mixed dry recyclates...

Congratulations to Paul Woodhead who has been granted as a Fellow of CIWM

Congratulations to our Midlands office Consultant Paul Woodhead who has recently been granted as Fellow of the Institution of Wastes Management. The application cited Paul\’s contribution to many...

Congratulations to IOSH Managing Safely Candidates

Albion Environmental Ltd recently delivered an IOSH Managing Safely 4 Day Course at our training centre in Ayr. We are delighted to announce that all the below candidates have successfully achieved this...

Alasdair Meldrum awarded a CIWM Ben Heath Certificate for Outstanding Presentations

Congratulations to Alasdair Meldrum who was awarded a Ben Heath Certificate for Outstanding Presentations at the CIWM Awards Presentation held at The Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London on 6th November...

Zero Waste Scotland MRF Quality Testing Infrastructure Capital Fund

Zero Waste Scotland have announced a new fund which is available to Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operators located in Scotland. Grants of up to £10,000 are available towards the capital costs for infrastructure,...

Skills Development Scotland Modern Apprentice Awards Week 3-7 Nov

Skills Development Scotland are planning a week of events and activities to be held during the week commencing 3rd November. This coincides with Scotland’s Modern Apprenticeship Awards which promote the...

Albion appointed Engineering and CQA Supervisors by Highland Council for the construction of a new waste cell

\’Albion Environmental Ltd have recently been appointed Engineering and CQA Supervisors by Highland Council for the construction of a new waste cell and the capping and restoration of a completed...

Levenseat Ltd successful completion of ISO 14001 strategic review and recertification audit

Albion Environmental is pleased to announce that Levenseat Ltd. have successfully completed their ISO 14001 strategic review and recertification audit. Levenseat is a diverse and robust waste management...

Environment Agency changes to the 3rd version of the WM2 technical guidance document

The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking to raise the awareness of the changes to the third version of the technical guidance document WM2 released in August 2013. In a letter to the Chartered Institution...

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Materials Recovery Facility Regulation comes in force on the 1st of October 2014. This is a new Regulation, applying to Material Recovery Facilities this will provide a framework for improving the...

Updates to BSI PAS110

Updates to BSI PAS110 The Organics Recycling Group recently ran a workshop which focused on the requirements of the new BSI PAS 110, the new AD Quality Protocol and the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme...

MOD ELCAS Approved Trainer

Albion Environmental Ltd are an approved trainer, registered with the Ministry of Defence, Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC). The MOD\’s ELC scheme is an initiative to promote lifelong learning...

Falkirk Council Waste Analysis Data

Falkirk Council Waste Analysis Data Albion Environmental completed a compositional waste analysis for Falkirk Council in February 2014 to study the contents of their Green Bin (residual waste). The work...

Albion Environmental in partnership with REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland) - Working with Waste Management Training

Congratulations to the below staff from South Ayrshire Council who today at the Council\’s Walker Road Cleansing Depot, received their \”Working with Waste Management\” Training Certificates....