Seaton Burn - Watchlist site 128

Approximately 3,000 tonnes of mixed shredded waste have been deposited without authorisation on land at Seaton Burn in North Tyneside.

Although waste remains on watchlist site 128, fresh waste deposits have now ceased. No current or likely impacts on people or the environment have been reported and the site remains closed and is being closely monitored.

The Environment Agency, led by the Waste North team for the North East area, has launched a criminal investigation into the potential offenders of this waste crime. This investigation is ongoing. We will continue to monitor the site and work with the landowner to minimise risk of amenity-related issues and the removal of the waste.

We have kept the local MP for the area informed and issued regular updates.