Major clean-up begins at notorious illegal waste site in Wigan
What was announced
Government-funded operation to remove 18,000 tonnes of waste from illegal site
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Work has begun to clear the Bolton House Road illegal waste site, the Government has announced today (Tuesday 10 November), bringing relief to a community that has endured major disruption from the notorious site.
- The operation will see an estimated 18,000 tonnes of commercial and household waste dug up and removed from the site in Wigan.
- Specialist removal teams will aim to clear up to 25 lorry loads of waste each day. The whole operation is expected to be complete in spring 2027.
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “The operation will see an estimated 18,000 tonnes of commercial and household waste dug up and removed from the site in Wigan.”
- “Rogue actors who dump waste illegally or fail to treat it correctly are set to face fines of up to £5,000, up from the current maximum of £300, while those responsible for serious offences can already face much tougher sanctions, including prosecution and imprisonment.”
Who and where
People
- Dame Angela Eagle (MP for Wallasey (Labour)) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (UK government department) · more news
Councils
Constituencies of the MPs named: Wallasey.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Waste and recycling.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-clean-up-begins-at-notorious-illegal-waste-site-in-wigan
- Published 2026-11-10 00:01:06 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-10 00:15:44 UTC from GOV.UK
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