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These regulations amend Section 34 to implement a number of actions in the Scottish Government’s Zero Waste Plan. Under these amendments, holders of waste, including producers, have a duty to take reasonable steps to increase the quantity and quality of recyclable materials. | These regulations amend Section 34 of the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]] to implement a number of actions in the Scottish Government’s Zero Waste Plan. Under these amendments, holders of waste, including producers, have a duty to take reasonable steps to increase the quantity and quality of recyclable materials. | ||
The regulation provides that personnel transferring and receiving waste must, at the same time as the written description of waste is transferred, complete and sign a transfer note in respect of the waste. An exception for this requirement applies where the waste is classed as special waste. | The regulation provides that personnel transferring and receiving waste must, at the same time as the written description of waste is transferred, complete and sign a transfer note in respect of the waste. An exception for this requirement applies where the waste is classed as special waste. | ||