APP2026-00001990 - Viridor Dunbar Waste Services Ltd: Dunbar ERF, Oxwellmains, Dunbar, EH42 1SW - EASR Variation

Overview

Anyone who carries out an industrial activity under The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR) must have an authorisation from SEPA. When we receive an application for a new industrial activity or to modify an existing industrial activity, as part of our determination we will consider the risks to the environment and human health. If we decide to grant an authorisation it will include conditions to:  

• Prevent or, where that is not practicable, minimise environmental harm;
• Prevent and limit the consequences of accidents which could have an impact on the environment, and;
• Use resources in a sustainable way.

The person authorised to carry on the activity must do so in accordance with the conditions of the authorisation.     

We may also review the conditions of an existing authorisation from time to time to make sure they are still effective in achieving these aims.

Application details

We have received an application from Viridor Dunbar Waste Services Limited to vary their existing authorisation APP2026-00001990 (PPC/A/1032878) to  upgrade the Dunbar ERF to process wastes with an NCV of 8 – 13 MJ/kg. In addition, changes to the settings within the combustion control system will be implemented to achieve a revised nominal load point of 115% of the thermal capacity of the boiler. This is equivalent to a thermal capacity of 61.38 MWth per line (122.76 MWth aggregated), each line will process up to 27.6 tonnes per hour. Across the two lines, this equates to 55.2 tph and 483,552 tpa, based on continuous operation.

A summary of their application is available below:

• Non-technical summary 
• Activity form P-IND-IA2V
• UF00505-0320-0001STS Supporting Information

Why your views matter

This is your opportunity to let us know your views on the application. The consultation will be open for 28 days from date of publication. We will consider any comments received between 01 and 29 September 2026 before issuing the final decision.

Your comments will not be published on our public register unless you request us to do so.