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The main requirements from the Waste (Scotland) Regulations will apply to everyone who generates waste (see note below) with the exception of waste produced in households.
Note - A Waste Producer is described as any person whose activities produce waste (original waste producer) or anyone who carries out pre-processing, mixing or other operations which result in a change in the nature or composition of this waste.
As a waste producer, you must: |
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*EWC codes must be used on Waste Transfer Notes. These are the most likely ones to appear on WTNs for your business:
Material | EWC code | EWC description |
General waste | 20 03 01 | Mixed municipal waste |
Mixed recyclables | 15 01 06 | Mixed packaging |
Glass | 15 01 07 | Glass packaging |
Paper | 20 01 01 | Paper & cardboard |
Cardboard packaging | 15 01 01 | Paper & cardboard packaging |
Cans | 15 01 04 | Metallic packaging |
Plastic bottles or product packaging | 15 01 02 | Plastic packaging |
Food Waste | 20 01 08 | Biodegradable kitchen & canteen waste |