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More than 22,000 tonnes of rubbish removed to clear illegal Oxfordshire dump site
Teams removed 22,705 tonnes of waste in a five-month cleanup as investigators pursued four arrests in the illegal dumping case.
- The Environment Agency completed a five-month, £6 million operation to clear an illegal waste dump in Kidlington, removing 22,704 tonnes of refuse from a field near the A34.
- Officials declared a critical incident last November due to fire risks and pollution concerns near the River Cherwell, prompting the urgent cleanup of the 150-metre stretch of waste left in the field.
- Contractors from Acumen Waste Service removed up to 30 lorry loads of rubbish daily since April, while the Environment Agency confirmed four arrests as the criminal investigation continues.
- Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle announced a government crackdown on waste crime, vowing to recoup the £6 million clearance cost by confiscating assets from those responsible for the illegal dumping.
- While the government targets nearly 30 illegal 'supersites' nationwide, critics like the Country Land and Business Association argue enforcement remains 'derisory' as taxpayers continue bearing cleanup costs.
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Kidlington Illegal Waste Mountain Cleared After 22,105 Tonnes Removed
One of England’s most notorious illegal waste dumps has been completely cleared from land beside the A34 near Kidlington, although the criminal investigation into those responsible remains active. At a glance Location Private land between the A34 and River Cherwell near Kidlington Waste removed 22,105 tonnes of commercial and household waste Area affected About 8,000 square metres, larger than the football pitch at Wembley Stadium Waste inc…
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