In relation to Scotland, the Secretary of State may give directions to a waste disposal authority to accept and keep, or accept and treat or dispose of, controlled waste at specified places on specified terms; and it shall be the duty of the authority to give effect to the directions.
Section 58: Power of Secretary of State to require waste to be accepted, treated, disposed of or delivered: Scotland.
Environmental Protection Act 1990 · 1990 c. 43View on legislation.gov.uk
Part II: Waste on Land
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