Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
Summary
The Environment Agency (EA) has published a list of 117 illegal waste sites in England, including 28 large "super sites" holding more than 20,000 tonnes of rubbish each. The EA is focusing on cleaning up some high-priority sites that pose serious environmental and community risks, while asking the public to report any information about these illegal dumps.Key Facts
- The new watchlist reveals 117 illegal waste sites in England, with 28 classified as "super sites."
- Super sites each contain over 20,000 tonnes of waste; the largest has 281,000 tonnes of contaminated soil.
- There are about 700 illegal waste sites overall in England.
- Some sites are currently being cleaned, including locations in Kent and Oxfordshire.
- The EA is not usually funded to clear all sites and acts mainly when there is significant environmental risk.
- Waste found includes household rubbish, construction materials, asbestos, and tyres.
- The EA limits detailed information to protect ongoing investigations but updates the list monthly.
- The EA encourages the public to share any relevant information to help tackle illegal dumping.
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