fly-tipping

'Rubbish': Government attempts to tackle waste crime slammed by MPs

Waste

'Rubbish': Government attempts to tackle waste crime slammed by MPs

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticises Defra and the Environment Agency over 'slow and piecemeal' progress in tackling escalating waste crime

clock 21 October 2022 • 7 min read

Waste

Surging waste crime costing UK economy £1bn, businesses warn

Environmental Services Association research suggest waste-related crime has surged over 50 per cent in three years, potentially costing taxpayers £1bn

clock 22 July 2021 • 3 min read

Waste

Householders could face fines for using fly-tippers

Action to combat unlicensed waste carriers to be taken after Environment Agency uncovers 850 illegal dumping sites in a year

clock 15 January 2018 • 2 min read
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