Two more men arrested for illegal waste dumping at Kidlington site
Summary
The Environment Agency has announced two further arrests in its ongoing investigation into large-scale illegal waste dumping at a site in Kidlington, bringing the total number of arrests to six. The site was previously closed by court order and has since been fully cleaned, with more than 22,000 tonnes of waste removed.
Why it matters
Illegal waste sites can create environmental, amenity and potential contamination concerns that may affect nearby residential property. Surveyors should be aware of enforcement action and the wider implications of waste crime when assessing land, site history and local environmental risk.
Key points
- Two men were arrested in connection with illegal dumping at the Kidlington site.
- The Environment Agency says the investigation is ongoing and is being led by its National Environmental Crime Unit.
- A court order closed the site in October 2025 after continued criminal activity was identified.
- The site has now been fully cleaned, with an estimated 22,105 tonnes of waste removed.
- The government is increasing enforcement measures against waste crime, including more officers and tougher penalties.
Organisations:
Environment Agency, Surrey Police, South East Regional Organised Crime Unit, National Environmental Crime Unit, Waste Crime Crackdown Group, Government
Locations:
Kidlington, Ashford, Stanwell, Surrey, Wigan, Bradford
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