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A council view of the fly tipping curse

Posted by: Environment Agency, Posted on: 31 May 2023 - Categories: Waste

Fly tipping is more than a nuisance. It isn’t just ‘a bit of dumped waste’ for the local council to clear. It’s an Environmental Health Officer sent to investigate. It’s a Waste Operative (or two) the council can ill-afford to …

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How we use your information to stop waste criminals

Posted by: Environment Agency, Posted on: 27 October 2022 - Categories: Waste
Environment Agency officer investigates a pile of illegally dumped waste

By Pete Booth, Senior Intelligence Officer In my role as a Senior Intelligence Officer, I can tell you the information you give to us about waste crime is vital. We identify, investigate, and prosecute cases from the intelligence you provide. …

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Is your big spring clean legal?

Posted by: Geoff Allen, Posted on: 18 May 2018 - Categories: Waste

It’s getting to the time of year when we think about having the ‘Big Spring Clean’.  The box room, shed, and garage are all earmarked for a deep cleanse, getting rid of those old kid’s toys, ill-advised sofa, and a …

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