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What’s happened: There have been reports of large-scale illegal dumping at Cave’s Inn Pits, a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Shawell, Leicestershire. Investigations have been launched by the Environment Agency (EA) alongside Natural England, focusing on about 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste buried under soil at the site. The area is under active assessment for environmental impact, with monitoring of air and water quality and public safety advisories to stay away while investigations continue. These updates are being tracked by EA and partner bodies as part of a broader effort to crack down on waste crime and protect sensitive habitats. [source: EA update and related reporting in late April–May 2026][1][2][3]
Public guidance: Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area because it is private land and the site contains ongoing environmental and criminal investigations. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the EA incident hotline or Crimestoppers. [source: EA updates and press outreach][3][1]
Context: Cave’s Inn Pits is a protected area formerly valued for neutral marsh and other habitats, making the dumping particularly concerning for wildlife and site integrity. Natural England and the EA have stated their commitment to mitigating impact and identifying those responsible. [sources: EA/Natural England statements][2][1]
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foursquare.comThe Environment Agency has launched a criminal investigation into about 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste buried under soil at Cave's Inn Pits near shawell in Leicestershire. Officers and Natural England staff found the material at the protected site last week, spread across an area the size of a foot…
www.el-balad.comThe Environment Agency, working with Natural England, has launched an investigation into the large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at the Cave’s Inn Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Shawell, Leicestershire. The site is well-concealed but on receiving reports of odours from the public, Environment Agency and Natural England officers visited the site last week. They discovered significant amounts of household waste had been dumped at the site, causing pollution to the SSSI....
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