News Round-Up: The latest from the UK waste sector (Nov 2025)

Here’s the L&S latest round up of the key stories shaping the conversation around waste management, fly tipping, and construction waste, with our take on what it all means for responsible operators and the clients we serve.

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Oxfordshire Hit by One of the UK’s Worst Fly-Tipping Incidents

In what’s being described as one of the worst illegal dumps in UK history, hundreds of tonnes of waste have been dumped in a field near Kidlington, between the A34 and the River Cherwell. The mountain of waste is over 150m long, 10m wide, and 10–12m high, containing a mix of domestic, commercial, and construction debris. The site sits on a floodplain, prompting fears of river contamination. A major criminal investigation is underway by the Environment Agency.
Read more – The Guardian

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This case is shocking! Not just for its scale, but for the boldness of dumping on sensitive land. It’s a national wake-up call. Fly-tipping on this scale damages trust in the waste sector. For our clients, it reinforces the importance of choosing a fully licensed, transparent operator who can prove where their waste ends up.

Massive Asbestos Fly-Tip in Alton, Hampshire

A layby off the A31 near Alton was the site of a hazardous waste dump involving corrugated asbestos sheets and roofing materials. The dump is 8ft high in places, and early estimates suggest a clean-up cost in excess of £18,000.
Read more – East Hants District Council

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Hazardous waste must be handled carefully and legally, or the cost lands on local taxpayers. L&S offers licensed asbestos collection and disposal, complete with the correct consignment notes and full compliance with the Hazardous Waste Regulations.

Credit: East Hampshire District Council

Credit: Chartered Institute of Building

Construction Waste Under Pressure to Evolve

Nationally, construction and demolition waste (C&D waste) is in the spotlight. Industry leaders, including the CIOB, warn that mounting volumes, regulatory tightening, and client expectations are forcing change, with reuse, recycling, and circular materials becoming standard rather than optional.
Read more – CIOB

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We’re seeing this firsthand. Builders and developers are under pressure to reduce waste-to-landfill and prove their environmental performance. L&S supports this with muckaway, grab hire, and responsible C&D waste processing, helping clients stay compliant and efficient.

Fly-Tip Closes Rural Road in East Hampshire

A large fly-tip of household and renovation waste blocked Hinton Manor Lane, near Chalton, forcing road closure and disruption to local residents.
Read more – East Hants Council

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Dumping waste in the middle of a road is more than illegal, it’s dangerous. We help contractors avoid this risk with fast-turnaround skip hire and site clearances that keep materials off the streets and on the right side of the law.

Credit: East Hampshire District Council

Credit: West Sussex County Council

Joint Fly-Tipping Enforcement Continues in West Sussex

West Sussex County Council, along with the Environment Agency, Police, and DVSA, continues to stop and check vehicles under the Let’s SCRAP Fly-Tipping initiative.
Read more – West Sussex County Council

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We fully support this. These vehicle stops are helping remove illegal operators and protect communities. For L&S clients, this is added peace of mind, our entire fleet is licensed, documented, and tracked.

UK Plastic Waste Exports Rise by 84%

In a concerning trend, UK exports of plastic waste to developing countries jumped 84% over the past year. Critics argue the UK is failing to build domestic recycling capacity.
Read more – The Guardian

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While not directly construction-related, this is part of the bigger story: pressure is mounting to prove waste traceability and improve domestic reprocessing. That starts with licensed, local waste handling, something we deliver every day.

Credit: Garry Lotulung

Final Thoughts

Whether it’s a mountain of illegal waste in Oxfordshire or hazardous asbestos in a Hampshire layby, the message this month is clear: the waste industry is under the microscope. Clients must ensure their waste doesn’t end up fuelling a headline. From building sites to skip hire, L&S Waste Management delivers compliant, documented, and local solutions that keep your project, and your reputation, protected.