Planning underway to clear Kidlington waste site

No dates have been confirmed when this will start.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 2nd Dec 2025

Plans are being put in place to clear the illegal waste dump that has affected locals near Kidlington.

The Environment Agency say they're coming up with a strategy and hope to get started soon.

Simon Hawkins, the Environment Agency's director of operations for South East and East of England, and Robin Rogers, director for economy and place at Oxfordshire County Council, said:

“Agencies have been working closely together to monitor the potential community and environment impacts from the illegal Kidlington waste dump, manage any risks. They have agreed a strategic objective to look at all options for clearing the site.

“We have agreed to work together to tackle clearing the waste in a safe manner as soon as possible. We will set out further details around options and timeframes shortly.”