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Waste clearance begins at illegal dump in Wigan

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11 Nov 2026, 10:31 am IST1 min read

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Crews have begun clearing an illegal waste dump on Bolton House Road in Wigan, England. In its November 10 announcement, the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs estimated that the government-funded operation would remove 18,000 tonnes of household and commercial waste.

The department said crews aim to take away up to 25 truckloads a day. It expects the clearance to finish in spring 2027.

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UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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