1,000 tonnes of waste illegally dumped in West Yorkshire
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 17:27 · Archive
An estimated 1,000 tonnes of shredded household and commercial waste was illegally dumped on land in Birstall, West Yorkshire, off Bankwood Way near industrial and commercial properties. Environment Agency officers attended the site on 4 November after receiving reports of illegal dumping.
The Environment Agency has launched an investigation and is making enquiries with neighbouring businesses. The agency has worked with the landowner to secure the site and prevent further deposits. It is also collaborating with West Yorkshire Police and Kirklees Council to assess and monitor the site.
Ben Hocking, area environment manager at the Environment Agency, said: 'We've started an investigation into this waste dumping, making enquiries with neighbouring businesses and working with the landowner to ensure the site is secured. Illegal waste sites cause misery for communities and are a blight on the environment.'
The Environment Agency is appealing for information from the public and urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
Waste minister Emma Hardy said the action taken to secure the site was 'an example of our crackdown on criminals involved in waste crime'. She added that the government is increasing the use of drones, raising fines, and giving police and mayors greater powers to tackle waste crime.
How it is being reported
- Litter louts to blame for Kirklees eyesore as 1,000 tonnes dumpedEnvironment Agency has started an investigation into illegal waste dumpHuddersfield Examiner · 14 Nov, 17:11
- Environment Agency launches investigation after 1,000 tonnes of waste dumped on land in BirstallThe Environment Agency has launched an investigation into the illegal dumping of waste on land in Birstall.Dewsbury Reporter · 13 Nov, 16:21
- 1,000 tonnes of waste illegally dumped at West Yorkshire siteA MAJOR waste dumping investigation has been launched after an estimated 1,000 tonnes of rubbish was illegally dumpedTelegraph & Argus · 13 Nov, 15:37
In this story: Environment Agency · West Yorkshire Police · Kirklees Council · Birstall · West Yorkshire · Ben Hocking · Emma Hardy
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