The 2026 consultation on the Duty of Care: Code of Practice for Managing Controlled Waste seeks public and industry feedback on proposed updates to Scotland’s existing waste duty framework. The draft focuses on strengthening environmental standards, most notably by introducing a new requirement for waste holders to separate and collect plastic films by 31^st March 2027, supporting improved recycling and circular‑economy goals. The consultation invites stakeholders to comment on the practicality, operational impacts, and clarity of these changes before final revisions are made.

Link to the consultation: https://www.gov.scot/publications/duty-care-code-practice-managing-controlled-waste-consultation-draft/.

The AVA Response can be found HERE