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Hundreds of Tons of Hazardous Waste Dumped Near Kidlington
14 Nov, 2025
Summary
- 500ft-long, 20ft-high illegal dump discovered in Oxfordshire
- Waste contains plastic, foam, and wood, posing environmental risk
- Authorities investigating, but lack resources for cleanup
On November 14, 2025, a massive illegal dump of hazardous waste was discovered in a field near Kidlington, Oxfordshire. The dump, which measures an astonishing 500 feet in length and 20 feet in height, is being described as one of the "biggest ever" fly-tipping incidents in Britain.
The waste, which includes plastic, foam, and wood, was illegally dumped in a field adjacent to the A34 and the River Cherwell. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, but the estimated cost of removing the waste is said to be greater than the entire annual budget of the local district council.
Activists have condemned the dump as an "environmental catastrophe," warning that the toxic runoff from the waste could poison the nearby river system and threaten the health of the entire catchment area. With river levels rising and the waste reportedly heating up, there is a growing risk of fire, further exacerbating the environmental disaster.
