Could you be fined for putting the wrong things in your bin?

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The Circular Economy Bill, which aims to reduce waste, is expected to be passed in Holyrood on Thursday.

Scottish homeowners could soon be issued with a fixed-penalty notice if they put the wrong items in their bins under a new law.

The circular economy aims to ensure products, materials, and resources are reused, repaired, refurbished, and recycled for as long as possible. "The Circular Economy Bill will support Scotland's transition to a zero-waste and circular economy, giving ministers and local authorities the tools they need to increase reuse and recycling rates, and modernise and improve waste and recycling services."The bill aims to help turn Scotland into a Circular Economy.

Car and van drivers could also be fined if anyone is caught littering from their vehicle while local authorities will be given additional enforcement powers, allowing them to crack down on fly-tipping. The Scottish government said "a proportionate approach will be taken" to this rule, focusing on businesses and products that have the most significant environmental impact in Scotland.

 

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