Oxford site 79

It has been discovered that soil along with construction and demolition waste is being dumped onto a field and burnt at a site in Oxford. Waste tipping began in October 2025 and appears to be ongoing. 

Although no current or likely environmental and community impacts have been detailed, waste still remains on the site designated as site 79 by the Thames Enforcement team on the Environment Agency’s watchlist. 

We are currently assessing the environmental impacts of the suspected dumping and burning of waste at the site. We will continue to monitor the site, assess environmental risks, work with our partners, the local authority and the police and take appropriate regulatory action where necessary.