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Two people were arrested on 5 February 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation.
Multi-agency operation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool results in arrest and vehicle seizure.
Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering the site.
How to deal with waste, including hazardous waste, and prevent pollution.
A further arrest made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste or rubbish - report it to the local council or to Crimestoppers
What you need to do before you send waste to a landfill site.
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
Court order blocks access to land near Skipton to prevent dumping of illegal waste.
A 56-year old man has been arrested during a day of action to tackle waste crime in Lancashire.
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