The Scottish Government

Research

The Executive uses research to support waste policy development. Projects undertaken cover a wide range of issues relating to waste strategy. Recent examples of research reports include:

Developing Markets for Recyclable Materials in Scotland: Prioritising Materials

Local Authority Waste Management Costs Study



Review of the Environmental Effects of the Landfill Tax in Scotland

Review of the Litter and Flytipping Provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Separate Waste Collection Systems Best Practice Review

Waste Management and Land Use Planning Report - Scottish Executive