Bickershaw

A large illegal dump in Bickershaw, containing 25,000 tonnes of household and trade rubbish, has become a symbol of the north-south divide and a broken system, with residents citing its toxic impact and proximity to a primary school as key issues in the Makerfield byelection.

Authorities have identified 117 waste sites of concern across England, with an illegal site in Bickershaw, Wigan highlighted as an example. The investigation reveals the extent of problematic waste management locations that may pose environmental and health risks to nearby communities.