Environment Agency Seizes Vehicles at Worcestershire Waste Site

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Filed March 20th, 2026

Detected March 21st, 2026

Summary

The Environment Agency, supported by West Mercia Police and DVSA, seized a large construction vehicle and an HGV lorry during an operation at Throckmorton Industrial Park, Worcestershire. This action is part of an ongoing initiative to tackle waste crime and illegal dumping.

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What changed

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with West Mercia Police and the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), conducted an operation at Throckmorton Industrial Park, Worcestershire, resulting in the seizure of a large construction vehicle and an HGV lorry. This enforcement action is highlighted as part of a broader national effort to combat waste crime and illegal dumping, demonstrating the agency's commitment to disrupting illegal waste activities.

Regulated entities, particularly those in the construction and waste transport sectors, should be aware of the Environment Agency's powers to seize vehicles and machinery suspected of being used in illegal waste operations. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned for this particular seizure, the agency encourages the public to report any suspected illegal waste activity. The operation underscores the potential consequences of non-compliance with waste regulations, including vehicle impoundment.

What to do next

Report suspected illegal waste activity to the Environment Agency hotline (0800 80 70 60) or Crimestoppers (0800 555 111).

Penalties

Vehicles and machinery suspected to be used in offending can be seized.

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Press release

Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site

A large construction vehicle and a HGV lorry were seized yesterday (Thursday 19 March) during a joint operation at Throckmorton Industrial Park, Worcestershire.

From: Environment Agency Published 20 March 2026

Environment Agency leads crackdown on waste crime
Large construction vehicle and lorry impounded
West Mercia Police and DVSA officers support operation Led by the Environment Agency, the work was part of an on-going initiative to tackle waste crime.

The Environment Agency team was joined by officers from West Mercia Police’s Evesham Rural Safer Neighbourhood team and the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said:

As Defra and the Environment Agency announce a sweeping package of measures targeting illegal dumping today (20 March), this local action demonstrates our continuing commitment to tackling illegal activity.

Working closely with local councils and the police force in Worcestershire, we will stay one step ahead of waste criminals and protect the communities, businesses and environment that they blight.

Anyone who suspects illegal waste activity is asked to report it to the Environment Agency’s 24-hour hotline - 0800 80 70 60 - or anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Press release issued today (Friday 20 March) on national activity:

Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities - GOV.UK

Dave Wise, Safer Neighbourhood Inspector for West Mercia Police, said:

This operation shows what can be achieved through a coordinated partnership approach.

The Environment Agency has significant powers to disrupt illegal waste activity, including, in the appropriate circumstances, the seizure of vehicles and machinery suspected to be used in offending.

Our role is to support and enable that action where it will have the greatest impact.

By combining intelligence, enforcement and a visible policing presence, we are not just responding to offending but making it harder for those involved to operate.

Further Information

In 2024/5, the Environment Agency successfully stopped activity at 743 illegal waste sites, of which 84 were in the West Midlands Area.
Tackling waste crime often involves complex, lengthy investigations to build cases that stand up in court.
We understand the frustration this can cause for local communities.