Environment Agency: Almost a fifth of all waste in England thought to be illegally handled

James Murray
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Environment Agency: Almost a fifth of all waste in England thought to be illegally handled

Industry survey reveals widespread fears that waste regulations are being routinely breached by criminal gangs

Nearly a fifth of waste produced in England could be ending up in the hands of criminals, according to a new survey of industry stakeholders carried out by the Environment Agency (EA) revealing widespread...

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