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Ban set for untreated organic waste
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THE Scottish Executive has announced plans to ban the spreading of
untreated organic waste on land.
Allan Wilson, deputy minister for environment and rural
development, said yesterday that a consultation on proposed
amendments to the Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 would
be open until 27 January.
The amendments will require blood and gut contents to be treated
before spreading. The operator will also have to prove agricultural
benefit or environmental improvement to the Scottish Environment
Protection Agency before spreading can start.
The Executive's move comes after increasing ...
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