Horror of Waste Crime
Understand one of the waste sector's biggest challenges
Waste crime affects communities, businesses, public health and the environment across the UK. From illegal dumping and fly-tipping to organised criminal activity, its impact is far-reaching and costly.
This introductory course provides a practical understanding of waste crime, how it occurs, and what is being done to tackle it. You'll gain the knowledge needed to recognise waste crime in practice, understand its consequences, and identify how you can help prevent it within your organisation and across the wider sector.
Course Details
Format: Online
Duration: 2 hours
Entry requirements: None
About this course
Build your understanding of one of the sector's most pressing challenges and discover how you can contribute to a safer, more compliant and more sustainable waste and resources industry.
Essential industry knowledge
Develop a clear understanding of waste crime, the forms it can take, and why it remains one of the most significant issues facing the waste and resources sector.
Real-world awareness
Learn how waste crime impacts businesses, local communities, public health and the environment, and explore examples of how it occurs in practice.
Understanding enforcement and prevention
Discover the legislation, regulatory frameworks and government initiatives designed to combat waste crime and improve sector compliance.
Practical actions you can take
Identify simple but effective steps to help prevent waste crime, support compliance, and protect your organisation from risk.
Professional development
Receive a certificate of completion and contribute 2 hours towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
This course is ideal for anyone looking to build their understanding of waste crime and the wider waste and resources sector.
It is particularly suitable for:
- New entrants to the waste and resources industry
- Professionals working in support functions such as procurement, customer service, HR, administration and communications
- Students, apprentices and graduates exploring careers in the sector
- Local authority officers and administrative staff
- Operational employees seeking a broader understanding of industry challenges
- Individuals from related sectors with an interest in waste and resource management
No prior knowledge is required, making this course an accessible introduction for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels.
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Active CIWM members are eligible for a 20% discount on this course. Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you are logged in and book using your CIWM member details.
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