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This morning’s news highlighted a problem that many communities across Cornwall and the UK are already feeling the effects of.
More than 700 illegal waste tips were shut down in 2024/25, yet over 500 illegal sites were still active at the end of last year. One of the largest—an estimated 50,000-tonne dump in Camborne—sits on what should be productive agricultural land. Most of these sites are deliberately hidden in rural areas, out of sight but very much not out of harm’s way.
Police and the Environment Agency have been clear: many illegal waste sites are operated by organised crime gangs, offering cut-price waste disposal that undercuts legitimate businesses. The real cost, however, is paid by local communities—through polluted land, damaged ecosystems, increased fly-tipping, and the indirect funding of serious criminal activity.
Legal choice. Moral choice.
When you choose a legitimate skip hire and waste removal service, you’re doing more than ticking a legal box.
You’re choosing:
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Proper, lawful disposal of waste
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Protection of local countryside and farmland
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Safer communities
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Not contributing—directly or indirectly—to organised crime
Cheap, unlicensed waste removal might look tempting, but once waste disappears into an illegal tip, responsibility doesn’t disappear with it. Householders and businesses can still be held accountable if their waste is found dumped illegally.
Why choose DSW for your Skip Hire?
DSW is a fully licensed waste carrier, registered with the Environment Agency. That means:
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Your waste is handled, transported, and processed legally
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Full compliance with environmental regulations
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Clear audit trails and peace of mind
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Support for a cleaner, safer local environment
At DSW we believe responsible waste management is about more than compliance—it’s about doing the right thing for the communities we live and work in.
Illegal waste sites damage trust, land, and livelihoods. Choosing a legitimate operator helps shut them down for good.
If you’re hiring a skip, make sure it’s with a company that takes responsibility seriously—because where your waste ends up really does matter.
