#illegalwaste is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 5 people shared 11 posts with it — around 0 a day. Activity is down 25% versus the previous week, peaking on Sep 4 with 2 posts.
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Wrexham MP's Senedd petition on illegal dumping hits 900 signatures in two days
Wrexham MP Andrew Ranger has launched a Senedd petition seeking stronger powers for councils to stop illegal waste dumping and settlements.
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Wrexham MP's Senedd petition on illegal dumping hits 900 signatures in two days
Wrexham MP Andrew Ranger has launched a Senedd petition seeking stronger powers for councils to stop illegal waste dumping and settlements.
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Illegal waste costs Bavarian municipalities tens of thousands
Bavarian municipalities are spending tens of thousands of euros each year clearing illegally dumped waste, while those responsible are rarely identified, BR reported on Wednesday. Hermann Zeller, who handles illegal waste disposal for the municipal services in Ingolstadt, said the problem was wor…
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Coedpoeth residents to protest at NRW offices over illegal waste dumping
Villagers fighting to stop illegal waste dumping on agricultural land in Coedpoeth are taking their fight to Natural Resources Wales' office in…
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Coedpoeth residents to protest at NRW offices over illegal waste dumping
Villagers fighting to stop illegal waste dumping on agricultural land in Coedpoeth are taking their fight to Natural Resources Wales' office in…
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Over 100 protesters demand action over illegal waste and travellers sites in Wrexham
More than 100 frustrated residents of Coedpoeth and Minera have protested over what they claim is a lack of action over two unauthorised waste dumps…
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Over 100 protesters demand action over illegal waste and travellers sites in Wrexham
More than 100 frustrated residents of Coedpoeth and Minera have protested over what they claim is a lack of action over two unauthorised waste dumps…
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Queensferry super-tip clean-up cost now more than £1m
Cost of clearing illegal waste site has more than doubled since December as Flintshire Council officers seek approval for a further £230,000 for…
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Queensferry super-tip clean-up cost now more than £1m
Cost of clearing illegal waste site has more than doubled since December as Flintshire Council officers seek approval for a further £230,000 for…
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Wrexham Council says claims Coedpoeth illegal dump site has been licensed are false
Claims on social media that an illegal dump site in Coedpoeth has now been licensed are false according to Wrexham County Borough Council.
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Wrexham Council says claims Coedpoeth illegal dump site has been licensed are false
Claims on social media that an illegal dump site in Coedpoeth has now been licensed are false according to Wrexham County Borough Council.
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Wrexham MP's Senedd petition on illegal dumping hits 900 signatures in two days
Wrexham MP Andrew Ranger has launched a Senedd petition seeking stronger powers for councils to stop illegal waste dumping and settlements.
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Wrexham MP's Senedd petition on illegal dumping hits 900 signatures in two days
Wrexham MP Andrew Ranger has launched a Senedd petition seeking stronger powers for councils to stop illegal waste dumping and settlements.
www.dailyalpine.com
Illegal waste costs Bavarian municipalities tens of thousands
Bavarian municipalities are spending tens of thousands of euros each year clearing illegally dumped waste, while those responsible are rarely identified, BR reported on Wednesday. Hermann Zeller, who handles illegal waste disposal for the municipal services in Ingolstadt, said the problem was wor…
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Coedpoeth residents to protest at NRW offices over illegal waste dumping
Villagers fighting to stop illegal waste dumping on agricultural land in Coedpoeth are taking their fight to Natural Resources Wales' office in…
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Coedpoeth residents to protest at NRW offices over illegal waste dumping
Villagers fighting to stop illegal waste dumping on agricultural land in Coedpoeth are taking their fight to Natural Resources Wales' office in…
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Wrexham Council says claims Coedpoeth illegal dump site has been licensed are false
Claims on social media that an illegal dump site in Coedpoeth has now been licensed are false according to Wrexham County Borough Council.
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Wrexham Council says claims Coedpoeth illegal dump site has been licensed are false
Claims on social media that an illegal dump site in Coedpoeth has now been licensed are false according to Wrexham County Borough Council.
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Over 100 protesters demand action over illegal waste and travellers sites in Wrexham
More than 100 frustrated residents of Coedpoeth and Minera have protested over what they claim is a lack of action over two unauthorised waste dumps…
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Over 100 protesters demand action over illegal waste and travellers sites in Wrexham
More than 100 frustrated residents of Coedpoeth and Minera have protested over what they claim is a lack of action over two unauthorised waste dumps…
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Taxpayers face £6m bill for cleaning up illegal waste site in Oxfordshire
The government has completed the clean-up of one of England's largest illegal waste sites, the Kidlington dump in Oxfordshire, at a cost of £6m to taxpayers. This site, part of nearly 30 'supersites' uncovered by a BBC investigation, saw 22,000 tonnes of rubbish dumped in 2025. While the government aims to recover costs from criminals through confiscation orders, BBC figures reveal only £7.3m has been reclaimed in the past five years, with £1.4m still outstanding. Campaigners and rural landowners have criticized the low recovery amounts, arguing they fail to deter illegal waste dumping. The Environment Agency has also cleared another supersite at Hoads Wood, with combined costs budgeted at £20m. Despite plans to tackle waste crime, critics warn that enforcement remains inadequate, leaving taxpayers to bear the financial burden. The Environment Agency stated that unpaid confiscation orders are often within the six-month payment period, and further asset seizures may occur if more information is uncovered. Four men have been arrested in connection with the Kidlington site, though the investigation continues.
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Government Publishes Watchlist of 28 High-Priority Illegal Waste Sites in England
The Environment Agency (EA) has identified nearly 30 major illegal waste sites in England, each containing tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish, in a newly published watchlist. The list of 117 'high priority' sites includes 28 'super sites' holding over 20,000 tonnes of waste, with the largest being a 281,000-tonne heap of contaminated soil in Northwich, Cheshire. While the EA estimates there are approximately 700 illegal waste sites across the country, it has prioritised these sites to make action more visible to the public. The watchlist includes sites currently being cleared, such as Hoads Wood in Kent and Kidlington in Oxfordshire, while sites in Wigan and Sheffield, which collectively hold nearly 40,000 tonnes of waste, have been earmarked for potential clean-up using public funds as part of the government's waste crime action plan. The EA clarified that most sites are not generally funded for clean-up and are only addressed in exceptional cases, particularly when they pose serious environmental risks or affect local communities. The agency encourages the public to provide information on these sites, although only broad locations and types of waste are disclosed to avoid compromising ongoing investigations. Philip Duffy, EA chief executive, described waste crime as a 'serious blight' on communities and the environment and stressed the importance of public awareness and enforcement action.
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