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Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Environment Agency has stopped illegal waste activity in its tracks at a site near Chesterfield.
The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in Lancashire to prevent the illegal dumping of waste.
Courts to dish 3-9 point penalties to fly-tippers
The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in rural Northumberland following reports of illegal dumping and burning of waste.
Environment Agency and Natural England act on 30,000 tonnes of illegal waste at Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Leicestershire.
Waste criminals get prison sentences following major Environment Agency investigation
New digital waste tracking service to be introduced
Clearance is underway on a West Yorkshire illegal waste site following court action by the Environment Agency.
An estimated 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed after being dumped by criminal gangs
'I don’t do e-mails' among excuses for not clearing overflowing skips
Waste companies that operate in Bristol, Cornwall and Devon investigated over waste regulations and will pay £28,500 to environmental charities.
A company and its director have been ordered to pay more than £142,000 for illegally exporting contaminated plastic waste across the world to Malaysia.
A crooked family who ran an illegal waste site in Lincolnshire must pay a total of nearly £67,000 in confiscation orders, following a Proceeds of Crime hearing.
A North Yorkshire farmer is sentenced for allowing waste to be dumped on his land following Environment Agency prosecution.
The operator of a waste site that has caused misery for locals has had its environmental permit revoked following day of action.
Early morning raid sees man arrested for packaging fraud and money laundering offences
…Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the collective fight against illegal activity.…
Environment Agency obtains a restriction order for site on Haine Industrial Estate. Court order prohibits anyone from entering the site without permission.
A large construction vehicle and a HGV lorry were seized yesterday (Thursday 19 March) during a joint operation at Throckmorton Industrial Park, Worcestershire.
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