Managing controlled waste - code of practice: duty of care - island communities impact assessment

Conclusions

42. It is not anticipated that this policy will have a significantly different impact for island communities relative to mainland communities, or compared to existing recycling duties under The Environmental Protection Act 1990. It is also not anticipated to have significantly different impacts between different island communities and will be implemented Scotland-wide.

43. We recognise that engagement with island representatives is essential to fully understand the island context. We are also aware that there may be other impacts, either positive or negative, which have not been identified. As such, The Scottish Government will consider how appropriate monitoring of the policy can be designed to ensure any emerging impacts for island communities are identified and addressed where appropriate post-implementation.