Work Begins to Clear ‘Disgraceful’ Mountain of Illegal Waste Near River Cherwell

Cost of removing illegal waste mountain near River Cherwell to exceed £7m

The 150-metre long trail of rubbish in a field alongside the A34 in Kidlington prompted widespread outrage

Work begins to clear ‘disgraceful’ mountain of illegal waste near River Cherwell

The illegal waste dump has prompted a public outcry and a criminal investigation which has led to four arrests.

Clean-up begins at Kidlington illegal waste site

A major operation to clear an illegal waste site in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is now underway, the Environment Agency has announced.

£9 million clean-up of illegal waste site in Kidlington begins

Work to remove 21,000 tonnes of waste from an illegal waste site in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has now begun. The dump is made up of commercial and household waste, including tyres, shredded plastic, and household rubbish. Acumen Waste Services Ltd has been contracted to remove the waste, which is set to cost £9 million and last around six months. The 21,000 tonnes of waste was dumped on land near the A34 in Kidlington. The operation was previousl…