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Scottish Environment Protection Agency issues penalty for illegal waste disposal

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8

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What happened

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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency issued a Variable Monetary Penalty to Pat Munro regarding the disposal of controlled waste at Caplich Quarry in Alness. The waste was deposited between April 2018 and February 2024, and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency found no waste management license authorized the activity. Satellite imagery and LiDAR technology were used during the investigation, which estimated 20,000 tonnes of waste had been deposited above the previous water level.

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Why it matters

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The case highlights the regulatory oversight of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency over waste handling within Scotland. The disposal involved various materials, including soil, plastic, timber, metal, and glass, without the required environmental authorization.

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Who's involved

Scottish Environment Protection AgencyEnvironmental regulator in Scotland that issued the penalty.
procurator fiscalPublic prosecutor in Scotland that receives environmental offense reports.

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