1. Waste Management in Scotland September 2018
Charlie Devine – Head of Resource Management
zerowastescotland.org.uk
@zerowastescot

2. What's coming up About Zero Waste Scotland
What are we trying to achieve
What are our Drivers for Change
Some examples of our work
Q & A
Zero Waste Scotland body text slide.

3. About Zero Waste Scotland
We are Scotland’s Circular Economy Experts, recognised internationally for our contribution to delivering a Zero Waste future. Funded by the Scottish Government and European Regional Development Fund.
Zero Waste Scotland is a not-for-profit private company, limited by guarantee, established in 2014.
We employ around 100 staff, based in Stirling, and we receive funding from the Scottish Government to support its circular economy, resource efficiency and other low carbon policy priorities.
Zero Waste Scotland has led the way in helping Scotland embrace the potential of a more circular economy.
As part of a collective approach with the Scottish Government and other agencies, we helped Scotland to be named as one of the leading nations driving a circular economy in the annual Circulars Awards at the World Economic Forum in January 2017.

4. About Zero Waste Scotland
Our Mission
We help reduce waste, increase energy efficiency and promote responsible water use – all as part of a journey towards a low-carbon, sustainable economy
Zero Waste Scotland Corporate Overview slides – our mission

5. Drivers for Change
Our programme is informed by the following Scottish Government policies and strategies;
Climate Change (Scotland) Act (2009)
Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan (2010)
Waste (Scotland) Regulations (2012)
Safeguarding Scotland’s Resources (2013)
Towards a Litter-Free Scotland (2014)
Government Economic Strategy (2015)
Making Things Last: Scotland’s Circular Economy Strategy (2016)
ERDF Operational Programme 2014 – 2020

6. The context of Waste in Scotland*
Household m tonnes
Commercial & Industrial 3.59 m tonnes
Construction m tonnes
So taking all this into the context of waste arising in Scotland these are the main contributors to Scotland's waste issue that was recorded as 11.7 million tonnes in 2015.
Recycling rates are 44.2% for Household
Circa 55% for C&I and 86% for construction which has also seen its arisings rise with the increase in construction activities.
The Scottish Government has set a few targets on the route to a target of 75% recycling for all wastes by 25 with an interim target of 60% for household by the end of 2020.
* SEPA 2015 waste data

7. Our Performance Current household recycling rate: circa 45%
Scottish recycling target is 60% (household waste only) by 2020 and 70% (ALL Waste) by 2025: EU statutory recycling target is 50% by 2020.
Landfill ban on biodegradable municipal waste from 1 January 2021.
46.6% of household waste was landfilled in A decrease from 49.3% the previous year when the figure had dropped below 50% for the first time.

8. Waste Management & Recycling aims
Increase Recycling
Develop & Maintain the Recycle for Scotland brand
Developing Community partnerships
Waste prevention and shift behaviour change

9. Developing and implementing
the Recycling Charter
Code of practice leading to;
Consistency of collections
Consistent messaging
Simplicity of systems
Maintaining the value of materials
Presenting consistent materials to the market
Brokerage options
Collaboration

11. Highland Large rural urban authority Alternate weekly collection
Co-mingled recycling
Food waste in urban conurbations
Landfill disposal of residual waste

12. Shetland Multiple Island authority
EFW district heating disposal facility
Committed to Alternate collections & Charter compliance Inc. plastics
Early issues with markets

14. Orkney Multiple Island authority
Reliance on Shetland for residual waste disposal
Alternate weekly collections and working towards Charter status
Significant C& I waste arisings
Looking for more local solutions

15. Western Isles Multiple Island authority
Combination of landfill and AD for organis
Combination of alternate weekly collection inc plastics and split body to collect residual and organics
Small MRF type facility on Lewis

16. Argyle & Bute Combination of mainland and Islands
Non urban areas served by PFI contractor with combination of MBT and landfill
Recycling collection of co-mingled across the region

17. Landfill Ban of Biodegradable Household Waste
A ban on biodegradable municipal waste going to landfill from 1 January 2021
What does this mean?
Mitigation?
Planning for new infrastructure
Materials Brokerage

18. And more; Deposit & return of beverage containers
Scoping study and report complete
Consultation now live to determine system
Wider debates around litter and environmental quality
Extending the responsibility of producers
Polluter pays principle / product stewardship
On the back of wider EU work
Pushing the boundaries of material design and logistics

19. The Blight of Litter & Fly Tipping
Revised Code of Practice on Litter & Refuse
Litter Monitoring & Reporting
Tackling the root causes
Flymapper
Clean up Scotland

20. Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health & Safety
Charlie Devine
Chair SWITCH
Scottish Waste Industry Training Competence and Health & Safety

21. SWITCH Strategic Objectives
Resource Management Industry
Is a safe and healthy place to work
Actively supports education, training, learning and development
Increases workforce capacity and competence
Develops and shares good practice
Creates an industry that is attractive as a career choice
Creates clear career and learner pathways

22. Scottish Government was one of the first nations in the world to develop a circular economy strategy ‘Making Things Last’
This reaffirms some of the most ambitious waste reduction targets in the world as well as setting a direction for the circular economy as a business and innovation agenda.
A collaborative approach across agencies is key to its delivery – enterprise, skills, ZWS, SEPA etc.