Haseley Trading Estate
Plans for the Haseley Trading Estate
A new vehicle depot at the Haseley Trading Estate will significantly contribute towards the long-term future of our successful waste collections in the districts.
We are working on securing a long-term vehicle depot at former Haseley Trading Estate (the former Ariens/Countax site) in South Oxfordshire, for our waste collection and street cleansing service’s vehicle fleet.
The new site would be used as a depot for parking waste and recycling collection vehicles, street cleansing and maintenance vehicles and where members of staff would operate from. The proposed depot would not be used to store or dispose of waste or operate as a waste transfer station.
Public drop-in event
We are holding a drop-in event for local people on 28 April at Little Milton Village Hall between 3pm and 7.30pm. There is no need to book ahead, you can just drop by and chat to the project team about the future plans for the site.
Email HaseleyTradingEstate@southandvale.gov.uk if you have any questions about the event.
Why do we need a new depot?
The current vehicle depot is located in Culham and includes recycling and waste collection vehicles, street cleansing and maintenance vehicles, alongside staff facilities. Longer term, the Culham site is due for redevelopment for new homes and is identified in the Local Plan.
The existing services contract and occupation of the Culham depot expire in 2026, so amongst other work, this has meant a requirement for a new location that meets the vital need to provide important statutory waste collection services.
Where is the proposed new site?
Following thorough research, our focus is now firmly on a site we have purchased near to Great Haseley in South Oxfordshire. The site is accessed via Rectory Road and is approximately 0.3 miles to the west of the village of Great Haseley and 1.5 miles to the southeast of the M40 motorway (Junction 7).
Why are we making this move and how does this fit with our future plans for the waste service?
Every day, our bin crews empty thousands of waste and recycling bins and a street cleansing crews maintain the cleanliness of both districts. These are vital and valued services which support residents, businesses and visitors.
We are currently working on procuring a new waste collection and street cleansing contract as our current contract with Biffa ends in 2026 and we are now at a pivotal time for our important services. We have developed a Waste Resources and Street Cleansing Strategy, informed by upcoming national changes and by our ambition to reduce, reuse and recycle more, to enhance our sustainability measures and ultimately both councils commitment to reach net zero.
Contact
We will update this webpage regularly – please check back later. You can also email the project team with any questions at HaseleyTradingEstate@southandvale.gov.uk