Value for Money
Investigation into government’s actions to combat waste crime in England
Published 27 April 2022
5 recommendations
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Energy and environmentWaste and recycling
nao.org.uk
This investigation assesses government’s oversight of the waste industry and what action is taken to address illegal activity.
Recommendations (5)
Source: NAO Recommendations Tracker
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency
Rec 1
Accepted
Implemented
We have identified areas where Defra and the Agency, working with HMRC and others, could make further progress: Improve data on waste crime and strengthen understanding of the resources being used to tackle it, so that resources can be targeted more effectively
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency
Rec 2
Accepted
Work in Progress
Better understand the relationship between landfill tax rates and the incentives to commit waste crime.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency
Rec 3
Accepted
Work in Progress
Put progress indicators in place for the waste crime elements of the Waste and Resources Strategy as soon as possible.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency
Rec 4
Accepted
Implemented
Make use of data from police databases and systems to enhance intelligence gathering and improve collaboration with partners.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency
Rec 5
Accepted
Implemented
Establish a more stable footing for the Joint Unit for Waste Crime?s funding.