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Waste Crime Action Plan
23 March 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the government's Waste Crime Action Plan to combat illegal waste management in England.
Action Requested
The plan aims to prevent waste crime, pursue perpetrators, and clean up affected areas. It includes a Landfill Tax rebate scheme for remediation of illegal sites and explores insurance models to protect landowners from costs associated with dumped waste.
Key Facts
- The Environmental Services Association estimates that 20% of all waste in England is illegally managed.
- Waste crime costs the UK economy £1 billion annually.
- In 2023-24, at least £150 million was lost due to Landfill Tax evasion.
- Since taking office, the Labour Government has boosted the Environment Agency’s enforcement budget by 50% and achieved 122 prosecutions in the first 18 months of Parliament.
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