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Environment Agency allocates £8+ million contract to clear illegal Kidlington waste dump

Summary by cherwell.org
The UK’s Environment Agency (EA) has awarded an £8 million contract to Yorkshire firm Acumen Waste to clear an over 20,000 tonne waste pile in Kidlington, citing pressing concerns over fire safety.  The waste pile, located in between the River Cherwell and the A34, is one of at least 517 illegal dumps across England, which police say are run by organised gangs, offering landfill services at much cheaper rates than legitimate operators. The waste…
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cherwell.org broke the news in on Friday, February 6, 2026.
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