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£7.3 Million Cleanup of Illegal Waste Dump Near Cherwell River

4/15/2026

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A 150-meter illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire is being cleaned up in a £7.3 million operation to remove 21,000 tonnes over six months.
Concerns about pollution prompted protective measures for the River Cherwell during the operation.
The Environment Agency has arrested four people linked to the dumping and is seeking accountability for cleanup costs.
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds condemned the site and pledged nationwide funding for other illegal waste sites.

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A 150-meter illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire is being cleaned up in a £7.3 million operation to remove 21,000 tonnes over six months.
Concerns about pollution prompted protective measures for the River Cherwell during the operation.
The Environment Agency has arrested four people linked to the dumping and is seeking accountability for cleanup costs.
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds condemned the site and pledged nationwide funding for other illegal waste sites.