Circular Economy Bill passed

04 Jul 2024
Written By Chris Terry

On the 26th of June, the Scottish Government passed legislation giving Ministers and local authorities powers to increase reuse and recycling rates, with the intention of modernising and improving waste and recycling services. Changes that could be coming into force that will have consequences for our sector include: 

  • Charges for single-use items

  • Fixed penalty notices in relation to the sale or supply of environmentally harmful items, such as banned single-use plastic items

  • Reporting on waste, surpluses, etc. by businesses

  • Restrictions on the disposal of unsold consumer goods

SGF responded to the consultation ‘Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030’ in March and we will continue to update you with development in relation to this bill.

You can read more about this bill here.

Chris Terry
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