Summary
Drone footage has revealed the existence of illegal waste dumps in England, with a BBC investigation reporting hundreds of such sites, including mega sites with huge amounts of waste. Criminal groups are reportedly running many of these dumps, profiting by charging lower fees than legitimate waste disposal services.
Key Facts
- Drone footage showed illegal waste dumps in the English countryside.
- A BBC investigation found hundreds of illegal waste sites in England.
- At least 11 large dumps contain tens of thousands of tonnes of waste.
- Most dumps are in rural areas, often disguised as farmland.
- Police say organized crime groups operate many of these dumps.
- These groups make money by undercutting licensed waste disposal firms.
