Overview
- A roughly 500ft-long, 20ft-high mass of shredded plastic, foam and wood was dumped in one go beside the A34 and River Cherwell near Kidlington.
- The Environment Agency is investigating and, after a 23 October court action, has restricted access to the site for at least six months while urging information via Crimestoppers.
- Liberal Democrat MP Calum Miller raised the case in Parliament and has secured a meeting with nature minister Mary Creagh to discuss next steps.
- Charities and local groups warn of acute risks of toxic run-off and fire, noting the waste is heating and lies about five metres from the river.
- The agency says it aims to make those responsible clear any illegal waste and would only step in if the site is abandoned or poses an imminent threat to life, as campaigners allege organised criminal involvement.