News · 6 August 2026

More hidden waste found at huge illegal Oxfordshire dump

Teams clearing a massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire have found more rubbish buried underground. The Environment Agency, which commenced a £7.3m operation in April, reported that a substantial layer of soil concealed the new discovery. They now aim to remove all remaining waste in the coming weeks, with four men arrested in connection with the site.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 August 2026 at 16:29

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