# UK shuts down three illegal waste dumps in North East

Environment Agency officers closed three illegal waste sites in County Durham and Newcastle following reports of household waste dumping.

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The Environment Agency officers shut down three illegal waste sites located in Peterlee and Hartlepool in County Durham, and Callerton in Newcastle. [^1]

Concrete blocks were placed at the sites to block access and prevent further dumping. [^2]

Emma Hardy, Minister for Circular Economy and Waste Crime, said the government will seize profits from waste criminals to fund cleanup efforts. [^3]

The Environment Agency is implementing a new 10 Point Plan to step up action on waste crime by addressing illegal activity early. [^4]

Emma Hardy, Minister for Circular Economy and Waste Crime, said the government is shutting down gangs running illegal waste sites and will take their profits to clean up. [^5]

Mark Rumble, Environmental Crime Team Leader at the Environment Agency, said the agency has stepped up enforcement action and will hold those involved in dumping the waste accountable. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. The Environment Agency officers shut down three illegal waste sites located in Peterlee and Hartlepool in County Durham, and Callerton in Newcastle. (GOV.UK, News)
2. Concrete blocks were placed at the sites to block access and prevent further dumping. (GOV.UK, News)
3. Emma Hardy, Minister for Circular Economy and Waste Crime, said the government will seize profits from waste criminals to fund cleanup efforts. (GOV.UK, News)
4. The Environment Agency is implementing a new 10 Point Plan to step up action on waste crime by addressing illegal activity early. (GOV.UK, News)
5. Emma Hardy, Minister for Circular Economy and Waste Crime, said the government is shutting down gangs running illegal waste sites and will take their profits to clean up. (Let's Recycle, News)
6. Mark Rumble, Environmental Crime Team Leader at the Environment Agency, said the agency has stepped up enforcement action and will hold those involved in dumping the waste accountable. (Let's Recycle, News)

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