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Cleaning Up Illegal Waste: Government's Crackdown Restores Community Pride
March 19, 2026
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The UK government is taking decisive action to tackle waste crime, clearing some of the worst illegal dumping sites and restoring pride in communities across England.
In a move aimed at addressing the growing problem of illegal waste disposal, the UK government has announced a crackdown on waste crime. The initiative, led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), is focused on clearing some of the worst illegal waste sites across England, with the goal of restoring pride in local communities.
According to Environment Secretary Therese Coffey, the government's efforts will target
Source: UK Government
