Operation cracks down on waste crime in Cumbria
Summary
The Environment Agency led a multi-agency operation in Cumbria targeting waste carriers and permitted waste sites, with checks on vehicle movements, licences, paperwork and permit compliance. Several breaches were identified and further investigation and enforcement action may follow under the agency’s wider 10 Point Plan to tackle waste crime.
Why it matters
Surveyors may encounter properties affected by illegal waste activity, poor site management or non-compliant waste handling, all of which can create environmental and due diligence concerns. The article also highlights increased enforcement activity that may affect site assessments, redevelopment projects and transactions involving waste operations.
Key points
- Traffic stops were carried out at Todhills in Carlisle to check waste transport compliance.
- Three permitted waste sites were inspected in Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness.
- Officers checked licences, paperwork and permit conditions.
- Several significant breaches were identified and further enforcement may follow.
- The operation forms part of the Environment Agency’s 10 Point Plan on waste crime.
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