Work to clear 18,000 tonnes of waste from notorious site begins

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An operation has started to remove 18,000 tonnes of waste from an illegal site in Wigan.

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Manchestereveningnews Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB 3 hours ago
Work starts to remove 18,000 tonne ‘ocean’ of toxic waste at illegal dump in Wigan
The £4.8M project is set to clear the site by spring, 2027
Sky News Leans right Factuality: High GB 5 hours ago
Work to clear 18,000 tonnes of waste from notorious site begins
An operation has started to remove 18,000 tonnes of waste from an illegal site in Wigan.

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