Horror of Waste Crime


Overview
Waste crime poses serious threats to our economy, public health, and environment. This course provides essential knowledge about what waste crime is, how it occurs, and the steps being taken to combat it. Participants will learn to recognise waste crime in practice and understand their role in preventing it, contributing to a safer and more compliant waste sector.

What's in it for me?

  • Understand what waste crime looks like and how it happens in real-world situations.
  • Learn about the significant impacts of waste crime on the economy, human health, and the environment.
  • Discover how government initiatives are working to prevent and reduce waste crime across the sector.
  • Identify practical steps you can take to help prevent waste crime in your organisation.
  • Earn a certificate and contribute 2 hours towards your CPD.

Who should participate?
This course is designed for those new to the waste and resources sector or individuals seeking to broaden their understanding of waste crime. It's ideal for new entrants to the industry (including roles in purchasing, HR, customer service, administration, and communications), students and graduates exploring careers in the sector, local authority administration staff and officers, operatives wanting to understand broader industry issues, and anyone wishing to gain knowledge about the sector, regardless of previous experience. No prior knowledge of waste and resource management is required to enrol in this course.

Book your place today to strengthen your understanding of waste crime and play your part in protecting our environment and communities!

Course TitleStart DateEnd DateLocation
Horror of Waste Crime03/03/202603/03/2026 HWC
Horror of Waste Crime09/06/202609/06/2026 HWCJUN26


Prefer to learn in a face-to-face environment?

In addition to our virtual courses and e-learning courses, we also run a variety of classroom-based training courses throughout the year.

Please note that, in line with government advice, all classroom-based courses scheduled to take place before September 2020 have been cancelled. Courses scheduled from September onwards will be reviewed in the coming weeks.