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Environment Agency launches waste soil compliance investigation

Published on: 11 June 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 11/06/2025

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Issue Date: 11 June 2025

Published Date: 11 June 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Environment Agency (EA) has announced that it is investigating hauliers in Devon and Cornwall regarding their waste soil handling practices. The investigation focuses on compliance with U1 exemption regulations, which permit limited use of clean waste materials in construction. The EA reports that illegal waste activities cost legitimate businesses and taxpayers £1bn annually, with data indicating 34m tonnes of waste may be handled illegally. Hauliers will be required to provide detailed information about disposal routes, waste quantities and classifications.

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