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Organised criminal gangs engage in illegal waste dumping because it is incredibly profitable. They charge businesses to dispose of waste legitimately, then illegally dump it to avoid costly landfill fees or proper processing. This allows them to undercut legitimate waste disposal companies, making millions, as suggested by the scale of the Hoads Wood operation.
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