Taxpayers to fund clear-up of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent

The Guardian Politics Wednesday 19 August 2026, 21:30 UTC By Kiran Stacey Policy editor 1 min read

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Andy Burnham promises drive to tackle toxic waste, raise fines and use AI-powered drones to detect illegal activityIllegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent will be cleared up using taxpayer money, Andy Burnham has announced, as the prime minister promises a new drive to tackle toxic waste. Ministers have identified dumps in Bradford, Runnymede and the Isle of Sheppey, which collectively contain about 22,000 tonnes of illegal waste, to be cleared in the next phase of the government’s...

Andy Burnham promises drive to tackle toxic waste, raise fines and use AI-powered drones to detect illegal activity

Illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent will be cleared up using taxpayer money, Andy Burnham has announced, as the prime minister promises a new drive to tackle toxic waste.

Ministers have identified dumps in Bradford, Runnymede and the Isle of Sheppey, which collectively contain about 22,000 tonnes of illegal waste, to be cleared in the next phase of the government’s national clear-up effort.

West Yorkshire (LOCATION) Surrey (LOCATION) Kent Andy Burnham (PERSON) Kent (ORG) Andy Burnham (PERSON) Bradford (LOCATION) Runnymede (PERSON) the Isle of Sheppey (ORG)

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