🔗 Share this article Illegal dumpers bury countryside in mountain of garbage Local resident This location has been described as an "ecological disaster". Correspondent inspected the scene and said the pile appeared to be "six meters tall at least". Waste criminals have dumped a massive amount of waste in a field in Oxfordshire. The "environmental catastrophe occurring in plain sight" is approximately 150m (490ft) in length and 6m (20ft) tall. The massive heap has appeared in a open area alongside the River Cherwell close to Kidlington. Parliament representative brought up the problem in parliament, saying it was "threatening an environmental disaster". Conservation group said the unlawful rubbish dump was formed around a month ago by an criminal network. "This constitutes an environmental catastrophe developing in full view. "Each day that elapses increases the danger of hazardous run-off reaching the river system, polluting animals and endangering the wellbeing of the complete watershed. "Environmental authorities must respond promptly, not in months or years, which is their standard response period." Legal prohibition had been put in place by the Environment Agency. It is difficult to recognize any specific pieces of waste as it appears to have been shredded with soil blended. A portion of the waste from the top of the heap has fallen and is now only five metres from the waterway. The River Cherwell is a feeder stream of the River Thames, which indicates it runs through Oxford before meeting the Thames. Parliament TV The MP stated the expense of removing the rubbish would be significant The official asked the authorities for support to remove the illegal tip before it triggered a blaze or was carried into the water network. Addressing elected representatives on recently, he declared: "Lawbreakers have dumped a huge quantity of unauthorized polymer rubbish... amounting to substantial weight, in my district on a water-adjacent land alongside the River Cherwell. "Water heights are growing and heatmaps demonstrate that the rubbish is also increasing in temperature, raising the danger of blaze. "Regulatory body stated it has restricted resources for compliance, that the projected expense of clearance is larger than the whole twelve-month funding of the municipal authority." Cabinet member commented the government had assumed responsibility for a struggling disposal business that had resulted in an "widespread problem of illegal fly-tipping". She informed parliament members the organization had implemented a restriction order to stop more access to the area. In a declaration, the organization confirmed it was examining the situation and appealed for information. It commented: "We share the citizens' frustration about situations like this, which is why we intervene against those culpable for illegal dumping." A recently published study found initiatives to tackle serious illegal dumping have been "critically neglected" despite the problem growing more extensive and more complex. Government advisors recommended an autonomous "thorough" examination into how "prevalent" environmental offenses is addressed.