Waste compliance
SODC are warning residents about the risks of illegal waste dumping.
Four bags were dumped at two locations in Sprigs Alley, two more bags at Chinnor Hill and a further two bags on the A40 at Lewknor. SODC’s Envirocrime Team were tipped off and subsequently investigated the four fly tips of garden waste in Chinnor and Lewknor. This culminated in a successful prosecution. The court imposed a fine of £768 and a victim surcharge of £77 and ordered him to pay council costs of £1094.12 totalling £1,939.12. The full story is here: Surrey man pleaded guilty to four fly tips in South Oxfordshire – South Oxfordshire District Council (southoxon.gov.uk)
Residents who see fly-tipping or suspect that someone is involved in fly-tipping can report it via the How to report fly-tipping, littering and dumped waste – South Oxfordshire District Council (southoxon.gov.uk) or call 03000 610610.
Also, if residents are also aware that if they have problems with waste not being collected, or if they notice situations whereby Biffa operatives are putting electrical recycling into general waste trucks (for example), this should be reported directly to Biffa, either by phone on 03000 610610, or at
If the issue continues, it can be escalated to the council’s waste team at or by calling 01235 422146.
