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Duty of care code of practice for managing controlled waste (consultation draft)
Draft statutory guidance on the duties that must be complied with by anyone who produces, keeps, imports or manages controlled waste in Scotland. This draft is being consulted upon until 5th February 2026. A final version will be published following review of the consultation responses.
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10. Appendix 1 – Food Waste Flowchart
The duty to apply a separate collection applies to food businesses only. There are exemptions for rural businesses and businesses who produce less than 5kg of food waste per week.