Councils have welcomed the removal of 22,705 tonnes of waste from the illegal Kidlington dump after a £6m, five-month operation.
Oxfordshire County Council described the clearance as “a great relief” for residents and the wider county.
The 150-metre-long trail of waste was left in a field beside the A34 last year, near the River Cherwell. It led to public concern, a criminal investigation and the Environment Agency declaring a critical incident in November.
Contractors from Acumen Waste Service began clearing the site in April, removing up to 30 lorry loads of rubbish each day. The work covered about 8,000 square metres and cost an estimated £6 million.
Materials removed included tyres, shredded plastic and household waste. Concrete blocks have been placed at the entrance, while the main gate has been padlocked to stop people entering.
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Oxfordshire County Council said: "The news that this huge pile of illegal waste has been removed will come as a great relief to the residents of the Kidlington area and Oxfordshire as a whole."
It said officers and fire and rescue crews worked with the Environment Agency during the operation. The council also backed the decision to clear the waste because of the site's location beside the river and A34, and the possible danger of fire.
Councillor Lesley McLean, leader of Cherwell District Council, said: "This is very welcome news for the people of Kidlington and the wider district."
She added: "While we welcome this important step, it is equally important that those responsible are held to account."
The Environment Agency’s investigation has led to four arrests. Officials said they would continue pursuing those responsible, while water testing found no significant impact on the local environment.
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