Crop Health

This is a downloadable copy of SEPA’s SWCN application form which should be completed and returned to your local SEPA office to ensure compliance with the Special Waste Regulations 1996 when disposing of hazardous waste.

The Special Waste Regulations 1996 (as amended) (the Regulations) is the principal piece of legislation covering special waste arising in Scotland. It sets out the procedures to be followed when disposing of, carrying and receiving special waste.
This document is a guide to consigning special waste in Scotland and is applicable only to producers of special waste in Scotland. Producers from elsewhere in the UK should refer to their own domestic legislation.

This is a short synopsis of guidance from The Voluntary Initiative about the safe disposal of chemicals. Pesticides that are no longer required must be disposed of legally and safely. Poor disposal can allow pesticides to reach water.

Using pesticides according to the label and following best practice will ensure their impact on the environment is minimised. The advice in this Guide has been prepared after consultation with the Pesticide Safety Directorate, HSE and the UK environment agencies. This Guide was produced by the Crop Protection Association and supports the work of The Voluntary Initiative. (Oct 2007)

Presentation slides used by SAC Consulting’s Agricultural Consultant, Jack Munro, who chaired the “Scotland’s Cereals Webinar: National Update on Cereals & IPM principles” during April 2020. Jack led a presentation about the safe use and disposal of chemicals on the farm.