A large-scale importation and storage of household and commercial waste has taken place at a site in Harleston, Norfolk since October 2023. 

Stockpiles of household and commercial waste that were illegally stored and burnt, placed in barns, skips and on land, has had an impact on the surrounding area and landscape.

The Environment Agency successfully prosecuted the operator of this illegal waste site, watchlist site 51. The operator was required to remove waste under Court direction and received a substantial fine of £20,000 and a Suspended Sentence. 

We will continue to monitor the site and work with our partners, including the county council.