No excuse for illegally burning waste

The Environment Agency respond to many reports about the burning of waste every year. Burning waste can produce harmful gasses and the residue can pollute surface and ground water leading to land contamination. Where inappropriate wastes are burned in the open air, those responsible can face unlimited fines. Find out how to manage your waste correctly and improve our environment in the process in this Environment Agency blog.

No excuse for illegally burning waste – Creating a better place (blog.gov.uk)