Enveco, Police and Council Join Forces for Successful October Operation in Blackpool
On a very wet day in October, Enveco NW joined Blackpool Council’s Environmental Protection Service and Lancashire Police for a successful multi-agency checkpoint on Yeadon Way, tackling illegal waste activity and unroadworthy vehicles entering the town.
The operation focused on vehicles with no tax, no MOT, no insurance, and those linked with wider criminal concerns. Enveco’s Waste Carrier Officers carried out targeted checks on waste carrier licences and duty of care, ensuring anyone transporting and disposing of waste was doing so legally and responsibly. This work directly supports Enveco’s street cleansing service by helping prevent fly-tipping before it happens.
Despite the weather, the checkpoint delivered strong results, with each service carrying out its own specialist checks, offering advice, and identifying vehicles and issues requiring further follow-up. The coordinated partnership approach kept the operation slick, efficient and highly effective for everyone involved.
A spokesperson for Enveco NW said:
“This operation shows the real strength of a multi-service approach. By working alongside Environmental Protection and Lancashire Police, we can tackle a range of issues in one coordinated effort.”
More joint checkpoints are planned as part of ongoing efforts to prevent waste crime and protect Blackpool’s communities.
Hear directly from Enveco, Environmental Protection and Lancashire Police in our video interview, where each team shares their experience of the joint operation.