Willshee’s MD: Oxfordshire fly-tip incident shows urgent need for waste accountability

Willshee’s MD: Oxfordshire fly-tip incident shows urgent need for waste accountability

Willshee’s MD: Oxfordshire fly-tip incident shows urgent need for waste accountability

Willshee’s MD: Oxfordshire fly-tip incident shows urgent need for waste accountability

“The situation in Oxfordshire is yet another reminder of how critical it is for producers to take full responsibility for where their waste ultimately ends up. Cradle-to-grave accountability isn’t just good practice - it’s a legal and moral obligation. Far too often, waste is handed to unlicensed operators offering cheap prices, and the result is what we’re now seeing: environmental damage, community disruption, and a growing mistrust in the industry.

Earlier this year, Willshee’s was called in to clear a mountain of illegally abandoned waste in Staffordshire that also made national headlines, so we understand the scale of the challenge and the cost of getting it wrong. These incidents are entirely avoidable when businesses and individuals take the time to verify their waste partners and use reputable, compliant companies.

We urge all producers to remain vigilant, ask the right questions, and ensure they know exactly where their waste is being taken. Illegal dumping harms everyone - the environment, local communities, and the credibility of responsible operators across our sector.”

Dean Willshee, Managing Director, Willshee’s Waste & Recycling