Information for members of the public
The following summarises current understanding of the legislative framework and does not constitute legal advice.
It is everyone’s responsibility to make sure that we dispose of our materials correctly to avoid litter and flytipping occurring in our environment. Preventing litter and refuse from happening in the first place helps to reduce the resources required to clean up and stops these materials damaging our environment, keeping Scotland a beautiful place to live, work and visit.
As well as making sure people do the right thing, there are also laws in place to help tackle the problem. This information is provided to help people understand the laws around litter and refuse.