Waste

Posts about our work with the waste industry

Digital Waste Tracking goes live: a major step forward in stopping waste crime

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A person in a hi-vis jacket inputs info into a tablet computer whilst looking at waste glass bottles.

From 28 April 2026, permitted operators receiving waste onto their site are encouraged to start using the new digital service to record receipt of waste. This marks the start of a phased transition for everyone involved in the handling of waste to record waste movements digitally.

How we're tackling illegal waste dumping and protecting our environment

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Waste crime is completely unacceptable. We are working tirelessly with compliant businesses, operators and partners to protect our environment and communities from waste crime. We will always take decisive action to investigate and work with police to bring perpetrators to justice.

Environment Agency tracks down waste criminals trading online

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Image shows Environment Agency Officer on the scene at vacant land filled with large quantity of waste illegally dumped by criminals.

Waste Crime Engagement Specialist, Alan Dengate shares how the Environment Agency is working to prevent waste criminals trading online.  Once upon a time waste crimes were committed by those working in the sector cutting a few regulatory corners, looking to …