Scotland's new landfill ban, effective December 31st, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing waste.
Consequently, a substantial amount of waste—up to 100 truckloads daily—will be temporarily sent to England for processing.
This measure addresses the insufficient capacity of Scottish incinerators, although transporting waste adds to emissions.
Despite the short-term environmental impact, the long-term goal is to promote recycling and sustainable waste management practices.
