Key Facts

• The illegal waste pile was about 10 metres high and located between the River Cherwell and the A34 near Kidlington.
• The large waste tip appeared in November last year and needed a costly clean-up.
• The clean-up operation completed last month and removed an estimated 22,704 tonnes of rubbish.
• The Environment Agency arrested two men from Surrey on Tuesday; six people have been arrested in total related to this case.
• The dump posed a fire risk, which made clearing it a priority despite costs.
• The Environment Agency usually does not pay to clear illegal waste but made an exception due to the size and risk.
• The agency had been monitoring the site because of earlier reports of illegal dumping.
• The two men arrested were released on conditional bail while investigations continue.