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illegal dump
Coverage of illegal dump in the Nexus archive.
- Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection
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.
- Clean-up of one of Europe's largest illegal dumps 'could begin in 2028'
The clean-up of one of Europe's largest illegal dumps at the Mobuoy site is expected to begin in 2028 and could take up to five years to complete, according to Environment Minister Andrew Muir.