Three Arrested as Massive Fly-Tipping Crackdown Hits Maidstone
MAIDSTONE, KENT — A major investigation into “appalling” environmental crime has resulted in three arrests and the seizure of a vehicle, as Maidstone Borough Council steps up its war on…
Ashford Waste Recycling Centre Closing From Monday
Kent County Council has announced that the Ashford Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will temporarily close starting Monday, 9 February 2026. The closure, expected to last up to 10 weeks,…
Environment Agency Seizes Control of Illegal Waste Site on Isle of Sheppey
Illegal Rubbish Tip Sheppey Image: Environment Agency MINSTER, ISLE OF SHEPPEY – Environmental authorities have taken the aggressive step of physically sealing off an illegal waste site on Power Station…
Folkestone & Hythe Council’s £20 Million Budget Plans for 2026/27 – Have Your Say!
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is inviting residents to share their views on its new budget strategy. The plan balances investment in local services with the need to manage rising…
Eye in the Sky: Maidstone’s High-Tech Drone Fleet Crushes Fly-Tippers
The battle against illegal dumping has gone digital! Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is officially deploying a high-tech “eye in the sky” to hunt down fly-tippers, turning the tide on waste…
Unlicensed Medway Waste Carrier Pays Steep Price for Ignoring Fixed Penalty
A man from Strood has been hit with a hefty £1,006 fine after he was caught transporting waste illegally and subsequently failed to pay the initial penalty. The incident occurred…
Sittingbourne Man Fined for Dumping Waste in Canterbury
A Sittingbourne man has pleaded guilty to illegally dumping large containers of controlled waste in Canterbury. The man, Robin Dennis Turner aged 74, was fined a total of £365 at…
Ashford Launches Campaign to Boost Food Waste Recycling
Ashford Borough Council is taking action to combat food waste, which continues to be a major source of contamination in both recycling and general waste bins. The council has announced…
‘New-to-You’ Treasures Await at New Romney Recycling Centre’s Reuse Shop!
Good news for bargain hunters and eco-conscious shoppers alike! Kent has just welcomed its very first reuse shop, nestled at the New Romney Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC). This exciting…
Early Morning Raids Nab Herne Bay Serial Litterers as Council Vows Enough is Enough!
Canterbury City Council’s Environmental Crime Officers delivered a stern warning to two Herne Bay residents this month, slapping them with £200 fines each for littering. The message to serial dumpers…