Environment Agency v. Action Skip Hire Limited - Waste Removal Order

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Filed March 5th, 2026

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

The Environment Agency has ordered Birmingham skip firm Action Skip Hire Limited to pay £9,495.50 for failing to remove waste from a site as previously ordered by a magistrates' court. This follows a prior conviction where the company was fined over £48,000 for operating an illegal waste site.

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What changed

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted Action Skip Hire Limited, resulting in a fine of £9,495.50 for contempt of court. The company failed to comply with a magistrates' court order dated July 7, 2025, which mandated the removal of all waste from a site in Digbeth, Birmingham, by October 7, 2025. This action was taken after a site inspection on October 8, 2025, revealed that waste remained on the premises, despite the company having been previously fined over £48,000 for operating an illegal waste site without a permit.

This enforcement action highlights the severe consequences of non-compliance with environmental regulations and court orders. Regulated entities must ensure strict adherence to waste removal deadlines and environmental permits. Failure to do so can lead to further legal penalties, including significant fines and potential operational restrictions. The Environment Agency emphasizes its commitment to pursuing companies that disregard environmental laws and will continue to seek the strongest possible penalties.

What to do next

Review all outstanding court orders and environmental permits for compliance deadlines.
Ensure all waste removal obligations are met by stipulated deadlines.
Document all actions taken to comply with environmental regulations and court orders.

Penalties

£9,495.50 fine for failing to remove waste, in addition to a previous fine of over £48,000 for operating an illegal waste site.

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Press release

Birmingham skip firm pays £9,495 for failing to remove waste

A Birmingham skip hire company has been ordered to pay £9,495.50 for disobeying a magistrates’ court order to remove all waste from a site.

From: Environment Agency Published 5 March 2026

Environment Agency brings case after discovering waste remained on site
Company previously ordered to pay more than £48,000 for operating illegal waste operation
Court hearing at Birmingham Magistrates on Monday 2 March 2026 The company, Action Skip Hire Limited, pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday 2 March 2026 in a case brought by the Environment Agency.

On July 7 2025, the company had been ordered to pay more than £48,000 for operating a waste site without the necessary environmental permit.

The magistrates also ordered the company to remove all waste from land off Oxford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, by 7 October 2025.

However, a site inspection by Environment Agency officers on 8 October 2025 found the site to still hold various quantities of waste.

The waste remaining on site on October 8 2025.

The company had been told at the hearing in July that it could request an extension of time to comply with the order but no request had been received.

The court was told that the company had ignored all previous attempts by the Environment Agency to engage.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said:

The Environment Agency will pursue any person or company that fails to uphold the law to protect nature and will continue to press for the strongest possible penalties.

Failure to comply with these legal requirements is a serious offence that can damage the environment and harm human health.

If anyone has environmental concerns they should call our 24/7 hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or Crimestoppers anonymously and in confidence on 0800 555 111.

Background

The Charge

On 8th October 2025, and continuing, Action Skip Hire Limited disobeyed the Order of Birmingham Magistrates Court dated 7th July 2025, made under Regulation 44 of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.They failed to remove all waste from land off Oxford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5NL on or before 7th October 2025. Previous Case

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/skip-company-to-pay-over-48000-for-operating-illegal-waste-site