"Peers Slam Environment Agency Over Waste Crime and Illegal Dumping Crisis"

A House of Lords inquiry reveals the Environment Agency is failing to combat illegal dumping by organized crime gangs, with over 38 million tonnes of waste unaddressed.

• The House of Lords inquiry found that more than 38 million tonnes of illegal waste are being dumped, highlighting severe shortcomings of the Environment Agency.
• The investigation criticized the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and highlighted a troubling lack of successful convictions against organized crime involved in waste crime.
• The inquiry also noted a disinterest from the police in tackling illegal dumping, contributing to the ongoing crisis affecting communities and the environment.