Cracking down on waste crime

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The waste crime problem

Waste crime is the deliberate breaking of the law by people who don’t manage, transport and dispose of waste correctly.

Not dealing with waste legally can:

Cause serious damage to the environment, for example illegal waste operations pollute land and rivers.
Pose risks to human health, for example illegal burning produces toxic fumes.
Create problems for local communities, such as noise and nuisance for those who live nearby, and declining ...