Stirling - Information on Scotland's waste infrastructure is now more accessible than ever thanks to new interactive online maps recently published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). The maps, at both national and local authority level, show the location of existing waste management facilities in Scotland, and contain underlying information on the amount and type of waste handled at each facility.

Scotland requires considerable investment in waste management infrastructure if it is to meet its Zero Waste Plan, Climate Change and Renewable Energy objectives. The information contained in the maps will be used to inform SEPA responses to planning applications and development plan consultations. The Scottish Government, local authorities and developers will be able to use the information to identify future planning needs and business opportunities. Members of the public can also access them for information purposes.

Three maps have been prepared at national level to show the licensed and permitted waste management facilities like landfills, energy from waste and other incinerators and pet cemeteries and pet crematoria. Individual maps have also been prepared showing all operational licensed and permitted waste management facilities within each local authority area.

Campbell Gemmell, SEPA's Chief Executive, said: "These maps are important and useful on several levels. Not only will they allow SEPA to further streamline its planning advice but they will also provide a wealth of publicly available information on waste and recycling facilities. This will be a real asset for the other key players in Scotland's planning system, in national and local government, the development sector and local communities right across Scotland."

Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said: "These maps, teamed with local waste data, will enable local authorities to identify sites for the future green infrastructure required for Scotland to increase recycling and divert waste from landfill. They will also identify opportunities for businesses to invest in these required developments."

Links to the new maps can be found under sepa.org.uk.

Quelle: Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

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