Tag: illegal waste
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Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside
Overview: A hidden waste crisis in the English countryside Hidden amidst fields and quiet lanes across England are hundreds of illegal waste dumps. A BBC investigation has revealed that the problem extends far beyond the once‑sporadic tip, with at least 11 so‑called “super sites” containing tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. While local authorities…
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Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across England’s countryside
Overview: A hidden crisis across England A BBC investigation has revealed a network of illegal waste dumps scattered across England, including dozens of large-scale “super sites” that store tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. While authorities shut down more than 700 illegal tips in the 2024/25 period, the scale and persistence of these operations…