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[H1] Oxford City Council - Home page

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[H2] How can we help?

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[H2] Bulky waste collection service
Oxford City Council offers a bulky waste collection service to Oxford residents. Residents can get two free collections per property per year.
Find out more: Bulky waste collection service

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[H2] Oxford City Council election results
Results are now available for the Oxford City Council elections held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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[H2] Check your bin day
Bin collections take place between 6am and 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday. You can check your day and sign up for reminders.
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Latest news

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Council secures three closure orders to stop antisocial behaviour and drug dealing

Oxford City Council has secured extensions of closure orders for three properties following reports of antisocial behaviour, including drug dealing linked to the addresses.

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Oxford City Council closed Peppers Burgers following serious food hygiene risks

Oxford City Council took urgent enforcement action to protect public health by closing Peppers Burgers after officers identified an imminent risk of injury to health.

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Leader announces new Cabinet for 2026/27

Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has announced her Cabinet for 2026/27.

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[H2] Telephone and face-to-face interpreting

We use Word360 for all of our language service support needs including telephone interpreting, face-to-face interpreting (including British Sign Language interpreters), video calls and document translation services

To access our telephone and face-to-face interpreting please ring or visit customer services.

Learn more at the Word360 website.

[H2] Translate our website

Our webpages can be translated using Google Translate for free. We have listed direct links to some translations in this page.

If the language translation you need is not listed or if you'd like to translate a document (such as a PDF) please visit the Google Translate Help pages.

We're interested in gathering user feedback about this page. The easiest way to let us know of anything we need to improve is to use the 'Rate this page' tool.

Oxford City Council is not responsible for the content or accuracy of external websites including the translations by Google Translate.

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We offer a bulky waste collection service to Oxford residents. Bulky waste refers to large household items that are too big or heavy to fit into regular waste bins and therefore require special collection and disposal.

Oxford residents can book two free bulky waste collections per property, with up to three items per booking, in any 12-month period (the 12 months begins from the date of the first booking).

This page lists items we do and do not collect and how to prepare for collection day.

[H2] First - check if it could be reused or recycled

Items collected through the bulky waste service will be recycled and disposed of as waste. If your items could be reused, please consider donating them. You can reduce your waste by:

passing unwanted items to friends, family, or neighbours
donating items in good condition to local charities (some offer free collection)
mending or repairing items instead of throwing them away

Further guidance on good waste management is available on our Recycling pages.

[H2] Bulky items we do collect

[H3] White goods

air fryers
dishwashers
fridges and freezers (however we cannot currently collect American style fridge freezers)
microwaves
ovens and hobs
tumble dryers
washing machines

[H3] Electrical items

computers and laptops
screens and monitors
desktop PC tower (monitor counted as separate item)
lawnmowers (electric)
printers
televisions
vacuum cleaners

[H3] Furniture and other

armchairs
bicycles
bed bases
bookcases
chest of drawers
headboards and footboards
mattresses
garden furniture
sideboards
sofas
table and chairs
toys (subject to approval based on weight and size)
wardrobes

[H2] Bulky items we don't collect

[H3] In your home

American style fridge freezers
carpets
glass mirrors
large metal items (e.g. filing cabinets)
large plastic toys
plastic storage boxes and crates
toughened glass items (e.g. glass coffee tables or glass fronted fridges)

[H3] Garden

animal hutches and crates
climbing frames and swings
fences and gates
garden sheds and green houses

[H3] Other

batteries with trailing wires
car batteries
industrial batteries
fluorescent tubes
strip lights

If your item is not listed (or if you want an alternative to using the bulky waste collection service):

you can take most domestic bulky waste to Redbridge Household Waste Recycling Centre
search for your item and get suggestions at the Waste Wizard tool at Oxfordshire.gov.uk

[H2] How to book a collection

Booking online is the easiest way to book a bulky waste collection.

The online form will capture your details, however, you will not be given a specific collection date at the point of booking. We will contact you by email to confirm your collection date once it has been scheduled. Collections will be made as soon as possible after booking. While we are unable to guarantee a specific time, we aim to complete all collections within 20 working days.

Book a bulky waste collection online

If you do not have access to the internet, please speak to customer services.

[H2] How to cancel a collection

To cancel a collection, please email commercialwaste@odsgroup.co.uk or speak to customer services.

You need to give at least 3 working days' notice before your scheduled collection. Cancellations after this will count towards your free collection allowance and/or may not be eligible for a refund.

[H2] Collection charges for additional or bespoke collections

Bespoke collections are for items that we do not collect as part of our free bulky waste collection service. Items must still be safe and suitable for us to collect.

You can also request a bespoke collection if you need your items collected sooner than the next available free bulky waste slot.

Additional or bespoke bookings can be made at the current rates:

£23.50 per item for furniture (£10 concession)
£34.50 per item for electrical items (£15 concession)

To find out more and organise a collection email commercialwaste@odsgroup.co.uk.

[H2] Collection day

We collect bulky items Monday to Friday between 6am and 4.30pm. We cannot give you a specific collection date at the point of booking - we will contact you by email to confirm your collection date once it has been scheduled.

Here's how to prepare for collection day (and avoid a missed collection):

your items must be available for collection (visible and outside the property) by 6am on the agreed collection date
we do not collect from inside houses, yards, gardens, sheds or garages
only leave out the items you've booked a collection for, we won't collect different or additional items
if the collection is from a terraced property, place items on the pavement no sooner than the night before the booked collection date
if collection is from flats, place items by the shared bin store (if this isn't possible, speak to the customer service officer when booking)

If you prepared your bulky waste for collection properly but it was missed, you can report this on our Report missed bin collection page.

For more information see Terms and conditions of the Bulky Waste Collection Service.

[H2] Check a waste carrier's licence

If you choose not to book a bulky waste collection with us, make sure any private waste carrier is properly licensed before they remove your items.

Check a waste carrier’s licence before you book.

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Where recycling and waste goes
What goes in each bin

[H2] Contact us about Bulky waste collections

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) provides recycling and waste services on behalf of Oxford City Council. These webpages reflect the collection policies agreed. If you're unable to use our online services or can't find the information you need you can email the team.

Email: commercialwaste@odsgroup.co.uk

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[H2] Free bulky waste collections service

Oxford residents can book two free bulky waste collections per property, with up to three items per booking, in any 12-month period.

More about the bulky waste collections service

[H2] Free kerbside textiles recycling service

We offer free kerbside collection of clothing and household textiles for recycling, provided items are in good condition.

More about the textiles recycling service

[H2] Food recycling is collected every week

Use your food caddy or red bin (at flats) to turn your leftovers into electricity and fertiliser.

More about food recycling

Check your bin collection dates

What goes in each bin or sack

Report a missed collection

Request a blue bin, green bin or food caddy

How to put bins and sacks out for collection

What to do with extra rubbish and waste items we don't collect

Garden Waste Collection Scheme

Bulky waste collections

Clinical waste collections

Assisted bin collections

Recycling education and resources

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Shared bins in flats and communal buildings

Using shared bins

Managing shared bins

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Latest Recycling and Waste news

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£69 million impact. 1,170 jobs. One organisation at the heart of Oxford’s economy

ODS delivers real economic power for Oxford, Oxfordshire and beyond

Date:
27 January 2026

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ODS supports Cherwell Collective to tackle food waste over Christmas

ODS is proud to support Cherwell Collective, a community-led organisation working to reduce food waste and improve access to surplus food across Oxfordshire, by providing free bins and waste disposal.

Date:
8 January 2026

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ODS crews keep Oxford spotless on Christmas Day

While most people will be unwrapping presents or enjoying a calm Christmas morning, a committed group of ODS staff will be out across the city making sure public spaces stay clean and welcoming.

Date:
22 December 2025

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[H2] Contact us about Recycling and Waste

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) provides recycling and waste services on behalf of Oxford City Council. These webpages reflect the collection policies agreed. If you're unable to use our online services or can't find the information you need you can email the recycling and waste team.

Email: recyclingandwaste@odsgroup.co.uk

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Council Tax information for landlords

Information guide to Council Tax

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