The Scottish Government

Links

The list below provides links to government departments, devolved administrations, public bodies and non-governmental organisations involved in a wide range of waste and recycling related work.

Accounts Commission

Information on the performance of Scottish local authorities.

Community Recycling Network Scotland (CRNS)

CRNS were set up to provide information and support for community organisations involved in waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)

Representative voice of Scottish local government.

Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

DEFRA is the Government Department leading and co-ordinating the UK response on international environmental issues. It is responsible for all aspects of waste managment policy in England.

Environment and Heritage Services Northern Ireland

An agency within the Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland and takes the lead in advising on and implementing the Government's environmental policy and strategy in Northern Ireland.

National Assembly for Wales

Information on environmental issues in Wales.

Recycling Market Development Scotland (Remade)

REMADE Scotland seeks to stimulate, develop and strengthen recyclate material markets in Scotland.

Recycle-More

The recycle more website provides information on recycling in the UK

Recycling of Used Plastics (Recoup)
Recoup was established to promote and facilitate post consumer plastic container recycling in the UK and to overcome technical and economic barriers to growth.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

SEPA is the public body responsible for environmental protection and improvement in Scotland.

Scottish Waste Awareness Group (SWAG)

SWAG is a Scotland wide initiative aimed at the general public to raise awareness of waste issues.

The Scottish Environmental Services Association (SESA)

SESA works with partners in Scotland's public and private sectors to deliver waste management solutions for much of Scotland's waste.

Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)

WRAP was set up to promote sustainable waste management and to create stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products.