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Illegal waste crime in England

Overview

Authorities in England are addressing a rise in illegal waste crime and organized dumping. In Cheshire, a joint investigation by the Environment Agency and Cheshire Police led to the arrest of two men following the discovery of large-scale illegal dumping at a farm near Middlewich. The site contained various materials, including construction waste, plastics, and tyres.

On a broader scale, the Environment Agency received 10,238 reports of suspected waste crime in 2025, though experts suggest the true scale is underestimated. The issue is estimated to cost the economy approximately £1bn annually. Hotspots have been identified in the West Midlands and Yorkshire, with specific incidents in Bradford involving heavy goods vehicles and potential links to organized criminality. In response to these developments, officials have signaled increased enforcement efforts.

Entities

Environment Agency · Middlewich · Bradford Council · Naz Shah · West Midlands

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    England faces rise in illegal waste crime and organised dumping

    England is battling a rise in illegal waste crime, costing the economy £1bn annually. The West Midlands and Yorkshire are major hotspots, with authorities linking large-scale dumping to organised crime.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Cheshire police and Environment Agency arrest two men over illegal waste dumping

    Two men have been arrested in Cheshire, UK, following an investigation into large-scale illegal waste dumping at a farm near the River Wheelock.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · theguardian.com