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Historic Landfill

What are historic landfill sites?

Historic landfill sites are locations were there are records of waste being received to be buried but are now closed or covered.

The information held is collated from data held by Local Authorities, the former Department of the Environment, British Geological Society and Environment Agency suspended authorised landfill licences.

Understanding Historic Landfill maps

The pink areas show the boundaries of known historic landfill sites within England and Wales.

For information about the site click within the area on the map.

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