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ProcedureEdit

There are 2 types of waste management licence:

  1. Site licence for businesses that treat, keep, or dispose of waste in or on land
  2. Mobile plant licence for businesses that treat or dispose of waste with a plant that is designed to or can be moved from place to place



Apply by Email

  1. To Apply for Waste Disposal License, the applicant must mail the completed application to Scottish Environment Protection Agency – link
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.Or the applicant must download the application form from the following link –
  3. Waste Management Site licence – link
  4. Waste Management Mobile plant licence- link
  5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  7. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  8. Mail the completed application to Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
  9. The mailing address are provided in “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
  10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
  11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  12. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
  13. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
  14. The authority may conduct the inspection if necessary. Once everything is accepted the authority will issue the license.
  15. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



Apply By Email

  1. To Apply for Waste Disposal License, the applicant must E-mail the completed application to Scottish Environment Protection Agency – link
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.Or the applicant has to download the application form from the following link –
  3. Waste Management Site licence – link
  4. Waste Management Mobile plant licence- link
  5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  7. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  8. E-Mail the completed application to Scottish Environment Protection Agency by using the following E-Mail - [email protected]
  9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
  10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  11. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
  12. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
  13. The authority may conduct the inspection if necessary. Once everything is accepted the authority will issue the license.
  14. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form link link
  • Continuation sheets - numbered and cross-referenced to the question they apply to, dated, and signed by the applicant
  • Partnership documents (where relevant)
  • Site location plan
  • Evidence of land occupancy
  • Planning permissions (or equivalent) and associated area plan
  • Environmental statement (where relevant)
  • Copy of other relevant authorising documents
  • Certificate of Technical Competence or statements of qualifying experience and supporting documents 1 copy
  • Audited accounts of parent company (where relevant)
  • Working plans include:
  • A written statement
  • Plans
  • Detail drawings with a full contents list of plan titles, dates, and unique plan/drawing reference numbers


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Scottish Environment Protection Agency
SEPA ASB,
Angus Smith Building,
6 Parklands Avenue
Eurocentral, Holytown,
North Lanarkshire
ML1 4WQ
Tel: 01698 839000
Email - [email protected]
For any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Contacts Details – link

EligibilityEdit

The eligibility requirements for applying for a waste disposal license in Scotland vary depending on the type of waste you will be disposing of and the location of your disposal facility. However, some general eligibility requirements include:

  • Being a legal entity, such as a company or partnership
  • Having a suitable disposal facility that meets all relevant environmental regulations
  • Having the necessary insurance
  • Having a waste management plan


FeesEdit

  • The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.


ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever


Documents to UseEdit

  • Waste Management Site licence – link
  • Waste Management Mobile plant licence- link


Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.


Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.


Required InformationEdit

Authorised Contact

  • Full name
  • Position
  • Business address
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Email
  • Is the applicant an individual, a partnership or a company/corporate body


Individual

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Trading/business name (if any)
  • Business address
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Email


Partnership

  • Name of Partnership
  • Written evidence of partnership provided
  • Business address
  • Contact name
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Email


Company or corporate body

  • Full name of Company or Corporate Body
  • Trading / Business Name (if different)
  • Company registration number (where applicable)
  • Date of incorporation of company (where applicable)
  • Country /place of registration if not in UK
  • Registered /Principal Office address
  • Main Office address (if different)
  • Contact name
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Email


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • A waste disposal license in Scotland is a permit issued by the local authority to allow a person or organization to dispose of waste in a particular way. The license is required to ensure that the waste is disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.



Information which might helpEdit

Guidelines – link


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit

link


OthersEdit

The specific requirements for obtaining a waste disposal license in Scotland vary depending on the type of waste you will be disposing of and the location of your disposal facility. However, some general requirements include:

  • Being a legal entity, such as a company or partnership
  • Having a suitable disposal facility that meets all relevant environmental regulations
  • Having the necessary insurance
  • Having a waste management plan