Waste Data

Scotland Business Waste Survey

Business waste accounts for around one third of the controlled waste produced in Scotland.  It is the waste produced by public sector organisations and commercial and industrial companies, such as factories, utility and transport companies, shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, schools and hospitals.

Waste from commercial enterprises, such as shops and offices, tends to be quite similar in nature while waste produced by industrial processes can vary considerably.

SEPA has produced reports on the types and quantities of business waste produced in Scotland. To view the reports please visit the SEPA Waste Data website.

The surveys aim to provide accurate information on the wastes that come from businesses in Scotland.  The results will be used for national and European reporting, and to help businesses improve their waste management practices, which could save them money and increase efficiency. The aggregated data will also aid the development of better waste services for Scottish businesses.