Homeowners could be hit hardest, with local authorities able to give fines for those who fail to breach existing duties of care under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, in relation to the transfer of waste.
Scottish households could be fined for putting their rubbish in the wrong bin under a newly approved legislation.
The measures are aimed at reducing the contamination of recycling bins which often leads to the contents being disposed of at landfill. Other duties include following the correct treatment or disposal of rubbish, to prevent the escape of the waste from their control or that of any other person and to ensure waste is only transferred to authorities bodies.
What is a circular economy? A circular economy is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible, according to the European Parliament. These include a crackdown on littering, particularly from vehicles, in the form of a new fixed-penalty charge. Further enforcement against fly tipping is also to be introduced, allowing the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and local authorities to seize vehicles caught illegally dumping rubbish.
Minister for Climate Action Gillian Martin said: “There are huge opportunities in having an economy which makes reuse and recycling the default choice for Scottish households, businesses and the public sector.
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