The Environment Agency says the Kidlington illegal waste site in Oxfordshire has now been fully cleared, with more than 22,000 tonnes of mixed commercial and household waste removed. The operation forms part of a wider government crackdown on waste crime, alongside enforcement action, permit suspensions and ongoing criminal investigations.
The Environment Agency explains how packaging compliance schemes can apply for approval and registration, and the obligations they take on for packaging producers. The guidance also notes that approved schemes must meet ongoing conditions, use the report packaging data service, and may face withdrawal of approval or prosecution if they fail to comply.
The Environment Agency has updated its regulatory position statement on extended producer responsibility (EPR) packaging data requirements. It confirms that legal reporting duties remain in force under the 2024 Packaging Regulations, while setting out circumstances where enforcement action would not normally be taken if the RPS conditions are met.
The Environment Agency has secured clearance of an illegal waste site in Sheffield after enforcement action and court proceedings against the site owner and director. The case involved mixed waste, including electrical items, and allegations that waste activity continued without the required environmental permit despite repeated warnings and notices.
