Originally Posted by
LostInRegs
Thank you very much for a response and the link, unfortunately this guide pertains to England and Wales mostly, better suited for a company down south who may some times come to scotland. SEPA have now phoned me back (I have already had to turn down my job) and I have found out the following.
Both oil and refrigerant become classed as special waste as soon as it is removed from the system and thus comes under the special waste regulations. This would mean registering and can become rather expensive.
Possibly waste oil that has not been removed from a compressor is not classed as waste, I am making an assumption here but I think that means it will be covered under the water environment regs 2006.
A very pleasant lady from SEPA tells me she will be me some documentation to clarify special waste regs, I will endeavour to share if/when I get it.