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<p>The Environment Agency takes a pro-active intelligence led approach to ensure it
targets those posing a high export risk. Its use of Stop Notices has proved to be
an effective tool in prohibiting the movement of waste prior to export. The costs
associated with returning a waste shipment that is found to be unfit for export to
the site of origin for further treatment can accumulate to be a significant cost to
the exporter. Sites loading WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) are targeted
for checks and site visits to provide advice and guidance on their responsibilities.</p><p>
</p><p>In 2017 the Environment Agency inspected over 1,000 shipping containers and
returned 367 of these to their site of loading. This stopped over 7,000 tonnes of
waste not fit for export at ports, and they also prevented nearly 9,000 tonnes of
waste from reaching ports.</p><p> </p><p>When concerns have been raised about particular
sites in non-EU countries, further information has been requested from the relevant
authorities to confirm sites are permitted and regulated according to their national
laws.</p>
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