Two men have been arrested over a colossal illegal fly-tipping site in Oxfordshire that could cost nearly £10 million to clear, the Environment Agency confirms.
Gigantic Dump Sparks Public Outrage
The monstrous waste pile, found in a field near Kidlington, stretches around 500ft (150 metres) and contains roughly 21,000 tonnes of rubbish. The dump towers up to 20ft (6 metres) high and is packed with shredded household waste, plastics, tyres, and polystyrene. Its sheer size has shocked local residents and environmental campaigners alike.
“The site is believed to contain around 21,000 tonnes of waste – a mound up to 150 metres long and 6 metres high,” said Councillor Nathan Ley from Abingdon North. “The arrests relate to environmental and money-laundering offences.”
An Environment Agency spokesperson added they aim to recover the full clean-up costs from those found responsible if prosecutions succeed.
