Waste crime is a serious problem that affects the environment, the economy and society. Waste crimes include fly tipping and the running of illegal dumping sites, where waste is disposed of without proper permits or controls. These crimes cause pollution, harm wildlife, pose health risks, undermine legitimate businesses and cost taxpayers millions of pounds.
The Environment Agency is cracking down on waste crime with a range of actions and measures. In the last year, the Environment Agency has:
- Closed 518 illegal waste sites
- Brought 32 prosecutions against waste criminals
- Imposed fines and costs of over £580,000
However, they estimate that only 25% of waste crimes get reported and only a fraction of those actually lead to a prosecution. This is where you can help!
You can play a vital role in fighting waste crime by reporting any suspicious or illegal waste activity that you witness or know of. You can do this anonymously to Crimestoppers through their dedicated website or by calling 0800 555 111. Your information could help the Environment Agency catch the criminals and stop them from harming the environment and the community.
This will be a hard fight – but the EA has the support of partners across the waste industry, and they’re determined to keep one step ahead of the criminals and build an economy in which there is no space for waste crime.
If you are looking for a licensed and reliable waste disposal company to dispose of your waste responsibly, please contact WT Skips on 01493 668118. We offer a range of services and we are committed to protecting the environment and complying with waste regulations.