The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 require all businesses, not-for-profit organisations and public sector bodies to separate the following materials for recycling:

• glass
• metal
• plastic
• paper
• cardboard

Guidance on recycling

Guidance is available for the following sectors to comply with the new recycling requirements:

• Hotels
• Restaurants and bars
• Shopping Centres
• Retailers
• Entertainment and Leisure Venues
• Offices

For further information, see:

• What is your duty of care?
• Businesses that require customer participation for recycling
  

Useful links

• Choosing a waste contractor
• SEPA - Guidance on Recycling Regulations
• Deposit Return Scheme - Transforming the way we recycle
• The Single Use Plastics Ban - Advice for Businesses

Contact the Duty of Care Waste team

Email:dutyofcare.waste@fife.gov.uk