More than 100 landfills in England may be leaching ‘highly hazardous’ waste

Since 2000, over 100 contaminated old landfills in England have become dangerous, potentially posing serious safety risks near public areas. Despite laws introduced in the mid-1990s to track landfill contents, funding has depleted, and many local authorities remain unaware of these sites. Environmental experts highlight risks like pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and liquid waste leaching into the environment, urging increased funding and stricter regulations to address this critical issue.