Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown
The UK government is tightening waste carrier licenses to combat illegal dumping. New regulations will require waste carriers to prove their qualifications and will introduce custodial sentences for violations starting in 2027. The changes aim to close loopholes that have allowed rogue operators to exploit the system and harm communities.
- ▪New waste licensing rules will be introduced to prevent illegal dumping in England.
- ▪Operators will need to undergo identity and criminal record checks to obtain a permit.
- ▪The Environment Agency will have enhanced powers to revoke permits and enforce regulations.
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Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown37 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleImogen JamesPA MediaNew waste licencing rules will be laid out this week aimed at stopping waste carriers from exploiting loopholes and illegally dumping rubbish in England, the government has said. Laws laid this week will require waste carriers to prove they are qualified to do so, rather than just filling in an online form, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said.Under the new rules, which will take effect in 2027, custodial sentences of up to five years will be introduced for the illegal transportation of waste. Campaigners have said the current system is too easily exploited.
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