\n The new scheme has received some criticism with Witney councillor Thomas Ashby calling it \u201ccompletely nuts\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
\n The Conservative said: \u201cIn all seriousness, it\u2019s completely nuts, and I do hope, that in time, the Council does reconsider as other councils have done elsewhere.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI imagine we will sadly see an increase in fly-tipping.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Visitors to any recycling plant must now bring proof of address, such as a driving licence.\n<\/p>\n
\n People who do not live in Oxfordshire will need to pay \u00a315 per visit to use a household waste and recycling centres in the county.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ardley Fields Recycling Centre near Bicester\n<\/p>\n
\n Payment will be taken upon arrival, and an additional charge will be applied for all DIY waste.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Ashby isn\u2019t the only person who believes that the changes will lead to an increase in fly-tipping, with users on social media also fearing the impact.\n<\/p>\n
\n One person commented that they had spotted and reported a fly tipped mattress outside Carterton on Monday, January 12.\n<\/p>\n
\n Household Waste Recycling Centre at Redbridge (Image: Ed Nix)\n<\/p>\n
\n Although the changes hadn\u2019t yet come into force, they reckoned it was \u201cpretty evident\u201d that there would be a rise in the crime, with the impact on local dump Dix Pit.\n<\/p>\n
\n Considering the fears, a spokesperson for Oxfordshire County Council<\/a> said: “Some residents may be concerned that a booking system could cause fly-tipping to increase.\n<\/p>\n \n “However, an independent study carried out in 2022 revealed there was no evidence that the introduction of one led to an increase in fly-tipping.”\n<\/p>\n \n Other changes coming into force include that the number of permitted visits is set to be reduced from 12 to 10 per year.\n<\/p>\n \n Missed a copy of the Oxford Mail you wanted? Here’s what to do https:\/\/t.co\/n1aacoWEDF<\/a>\n <\/p>\n