Commercial Waste, Flytipping and Duty of Care | Stirling | 11 Nov

Who is this training for?

This one-day course is essential for all private and public organisations in Scotland who are responsible for waste enforcement or who dispose of commercial waste.

The training examines all relevant legislation, explores best practice in commercial waste enforcement, provides practical solutions for tackling flytipping and methods to ensure compliance with duty of care requirements.

What certification will I get?

You will receive a certificate of attendance from Keep Scotland Beautiful.

The course carries a maximum value of 5 hours (core activity) for the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

How long will the training take?

This training is five hours of learning and runs from 10:00 - 16:00 on 11 November 2025.

How will the online training take place?

This training will take place at our Stirling offices: Keep Scotland Beautiful,Glendevon House, The Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TZ

What are the learning outcomes of the training?

This course will help you to:

• Understand the relevant sections of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Refuse Disposal Amenity Act 1978
• Know when and how to apply the legislation to tackle various waste and flytipping enforcement issues
• Identify routes to obtain evidence
• Draft and present a case to obtain an appropriate outcome.

What is the style of the training?

All aspects of the course are demonstrated by practical examples and discussion of the best use of the relevant legislation. Relevant legislation includes:

• Refuse Disposal Amenity Act 1978
• Sections 33/34, 46/47, 59 and 79/80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

What is the cost of the training?

£225 exclusive of VAT.

How do I register to attend?

Please book online via Eventbrite, or contact alastair.alford@keepscotlandbeautiful.org if you require an invoice.

Are we running this training on any other dates?

Yes, we are running an online session on 14 October 2025.

What other training like this do we have available?

Our full range of Local Environmental Quality Training available to book via Eventbrite can be viewed via our Local Environmental Quality Training Eventbrite collection, or via our website here.

Can I commission training exclusively for my organisation?

We can offer any of our Local Environmental Quality Training for commission exclusively by your organisation, for delivery at your offices, or online. This can work out as a more cost-efficient option, for organisations wishing to book training for a large number of colleagues.

Please contact alastair.alford@keepscotlandbeautiful.org for further details and pricing.

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