Waste and recycling: Help and advice

ILLEGAL DUMPING

Illegal dumping costs taxpayers tens of millions of pounds each year and causes serious damage to the environment. Very few of those responsible are caught and tip-offs from members of the public are often vital in bringing those responsible to justice.

Advice on reporting illegal dumping:
The Environment Agency website below explains who to contact if you suspect illegal dumping. It may be the local authority for smaller local problems, or it could be the police or the Environment Agency for large scale activities like those featured in the BBC One programme, Dumping on Britain.

Website: Environment Agency: How to report illegal dumping

RECYCLING

Recycle now: Recycle now offers straightforward advice on how to reduce waste and recycle. This covers the home and garden as well as schools and the workplace. You can also find out about recycling facilities in your area. The website is run by the Waste & Resources Action Programme, an independent organisation funded by government.

Website:www.recyclenow.com

Waste Online: As well as general advice on why and how to recycle, this website also has an A-Z index of everything from stopping junk mail to disposing of unwanted computers.

Website:www.wasteonline.org.uk

Waste Watch: The Waste Online website is managed by Waste Watch, a charity which aims to educate and inform businesses as well as the public and community groups. It receives funding from central government and local authorities as well as individuals and companies.

Telephone: 0870 243 0136 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm)
Website: www.wastewatch.org.uk

Community Recycling Network:
The Community Recycling Network is the national umbrella organisation for community-based, not-for-profit and co-operative waste management groups which work in reduction, re-use and recycling.

Website: www.crn.org.uk

BBC guide to rubbish and recycling:
The BBC iCan website provides advice on approaching your local authority to improve recycling facilities, organising a community recycling scheme and managing your own waste better.

Website: BBC iCan: Rubbish & recycling

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RELATED INTERNET LINKS
Environment Agency
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Northern Ireland Department for the Environment
Recycle now
Waste Online
Waste Watch
Community Recycling Network
BBC iCan: Rubbish & recycling
In Depth: Planet under pressure
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