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Enforcement of Scottish landfill ban on biodegradable waste delayed

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The decision not to enforce the ban for two years effectively delays full implementation for a second time.

Scotland’s ban on the landfilling of biodegradable municipal waste, due to take effect on 1 January 2026, will effectively be delayed for up to two years under a temporary enforcement approach announced by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). It is the second postponement of the measure, which was originally scheduled to enter into force in 2021....

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