Illegal Dumps: Tax Hinders Cleanup, Endangers Health
Update: 2025-12-06
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The Environment Agency faces a dilemma: clearing illegal waste dumps incurs hefty landfill tax, hindering cleanup efforts. In Wigan, a twenty-five thousand-ton dump near a primary school poses environmental hazards, with residents expressing frustration over the lack of intervention. Organized crime groups exploit the landfill tax, diverting waste to illegal dumps for substantial profits. A criminal investigation is ongoing in Wigan, with the Environment Agency collaborating with local authorities to address the issue.
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