"Waste cheats" jailed over illegal dumping of commercial trash

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Firms warned to check waste disposal companies' licences to avoid falling foul of rogue operators

Businesses were warned yesterday to ensure they know how their waste is disposed of, after two men were given prison sentences for operating an illegal waste dumping company. Chief executive of the...

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