Waste crime has been blighting our sector for some years now; it undermines the legitimate industry in terms of public perception and, on the balance sheet, it has serious impact on the natural environment as well as the lives of individuals and communities. It is estimated that the cost to the UK economy is £600m-800m per year through lost business revenues to the legitimate waste sector, loss of landfill tax and clear-up costs borne by the public sector.
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