I once contacted the UK's Environment Agency as I wanted to find a reputable local Waste Treatment Facility to receive my WEEE (I fix computers and occasionally sell parts/take old parts for recycling). Since I was acutely aware of how much they had charged me to hold a Waste Transfer certificate I figured the least I could do was make sure my money was put to good use.

They replied saying they do not conduct any checks of facilities, keep any record of infringements or publish any data on what facilities do with the electrical waste they received. I was surprised that this surprised me, really.

(This was some years ago so my use of nomenclature may be incorrect)