MP slams fly-tippers trashing Oldham countryside
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton MP Jim McMahon has criticised fly-tippers for dumping rubbish in Oldham's countryside, sharing a video showing waste piled on a roadside. He described the behaviour as 'selfish' and 'baffling', noting that not a week goes by without household, commercial, or builders' waste ruining the borough's country lanes, parks, and open spaces. In early 2026, The Oldham Times published nearly 10 articles about the issue, including reports of hotspots being targeted within days of cleaning, residents calling it a 'joke', and councillors organising clean-up crews. Proposed government measures include community service for offenders, £300 fines, and penalty points on driving licences. Oldham Council has relaunched its 'Don't Trash Oldham' campaign to tackle the problem.