Illegal waste dumping

  • November 2, 2012 | Rohan

    I find inconsiderate behaviour extremely aggravating, especially when it affects a lot of innocent people. Criminals running illegal waste sites have proved so infuriating that a special environmental task force has been set up to deal with them.

    Some of these sites pollute homes and schools nearby and can pose a health risk because of illegal burning of dangerous materials. Despite some hefty fines and prosecutions, over a thousand known illegal waste sites continue to operate in the UK. This kind of behaviour is completely rubbish!

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The Environment Agency found that people involved in illegal waste dumping are frequently involved in other criminal activities.

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