Two men have been arrested for questioning today (13 February), in London, in connection with alleged waste crime, fraud and money laundering offences across the country. The arrests are part of a nationwide waste crime investigation, a joint operation by the Environment Agency, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN). A 29-year-old man and a 46-year-old… Read More
Agency in warning to landowners over dumped waste
The Environment Agency has issued a warning to landowners in the north east of England to be vigilant of illegal dumping of baled waste on their land by waste criminals. In the last year, criminals who illegally dump thousands of tonnes of baled waste have cost land and property owners in the North East an estimated £750,000, the Environment Agency… Read More
Waste Provides Leads Over 600-Tonne Buckinghamshire Fly-Tip
Officers from Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) studying over 600 tonnes of fly-tipped waste dumped beneath a bridge in Hillingdon have launched 30 investigations into the identity of those responsible. The council is working closely with the Environment Agency, Highways England, several police forces and councils as the arms of the investigation to trace the criminals extend across southern England. The… Read More
Bedford council ‘will not tolerate’ fly-tipping after 695 bags recovered from road verges
A TAXI light, mattresses, car tyres and a fire extinguisher are just some of the things a council has cleared form highway verges over an eight week period. This month Bedford Borough Council announced it collected a whopping 695 bags of rubbish from the busiest and fastest roads across the borough. Some of the more unsanitary items collected were bottles… Read More
A fire at a wood recycling site is expected to burn for a week, according to firefighters.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) attended the fire at the Enviro Wood Recycling site at Birchwood Industrial Estate, Hoe Lane in Nazeing, Essex. The pile of wood, which was completely alight at 5pm on 16 May, measures approximately 60m x 30m and was still burning into its third day and being tackled by crews from seven different areas including… Read More
Agency Waste Raids Lead To Two Arrests
Environment Agency and police carried out raids yesterday (20 April), following an in-depth investigation into illegal dumping of waste. The Environment Agency and police carried out 5 dawn raids following an in-depth investigation into illegal dumping of waste. There were 2 people arrested pending further enquiries. A third person will also be helping Environment Agency officers with their enquiries. Enforcement action… Read More
New litter strategy could see fly-tippers given community service
Government will also instruct councils to end charging at tips, and issue on-the-spot fines for motorists caught throwing rubbish A national litter strategy aiming to combat fly-tipping is expected to be published on Monday. Photograph: Tony Margiocchi/Barcroft Images Fly-tippers could be forced to pick up litter as part of community service, the environment secretary, Andrea Leadsom, has said. The government… Read More
Lincolnshire farmers left with bill of up to £300k after waste dump scam
A new scam that’s hit the UK has seen farmers near Grantham left with bills of up to £300,000 after waste was deposited on their land. In the last week, the Environment Agency’s crime team have dealt with two new incidents in Lincolnshire where farmers have been approached and asked if they want tarmac road planings that can be… Read More
Environment Agency calls for waste crime vigilance
The Environment Agency has asked landowners, businesses and members of the public in the West Midlands to be vigilant following a reported increase in illegally dumped waste on private and public land over the last 12 months. Lisa Pinney, Environment Agency area manager for West Midlands, said: “It’s crucial that all businesses understand their duty of care responsibilities for the… Read More
Madeley residents: ‘Why has it taken 2 months to remove this fly-tipping?’
The clean-up operation has finally started at a beauty spot – two months after more than 300 tonnes of waste was dumped there. The fly-tipping – including shredded paper and bandages – has blocked a car park and public footpath ever since the rubbish was dumped in Gladings Wood, Madeley Heath.But the fly-tipped waste has not been moved for two… Read More