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Scottish Government issues consultation on their Guidance on applying the Waste Hierarchy

 

A (draft) guidance document that explains what the Waste Hierarchy is and also what those who produce, keep or manage controlled waste must do to ensure that they apply the hierarchy when making waste management decisions.

 

The full document can be found here: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/10/1428
Deadline for responses: 30th November 2012. Details on how to respond can be found in the above link.
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