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About bin collections in Oxford City Council
Oxford City Council serves approximately 155,000 residents across the city of Oxford. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at oxford.gov.uk.
Most properties receive four kerbside collections. General refuse (green bin) and garden waste (brown bin) are collected fortnightly on the same day. Recycling (blue bin) is collected fortnightly on alternating weeks. Food waste (food caddy) is collected weekly. Bins should be out by 6am on your collection day. For missed collections visit oxford.gov.uk or call 01865 249811.
Oxford's Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Redbridge Park and Ride, Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4XG. Visit oxford.gov.uk for opening hours.
Popular postcodes in Oxford City Council
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Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot be recycled. Collected fortnightly in the black bin.
Recycling
Blue bin
Accepts
Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars. Clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly (alternating week to black bin).
Garden Waste
Brown bin
Accepts
Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Collected fortnightly in the green bin.
Food Waste
Food caddy
Accepts
All cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, dairy and vegetables. Collected weekly in the food caddy.
Useful information for Oxford City Council
Missed collection
Report missed collections online at oxford.gov.uk or by calling 01865 249811 within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published on oxford.gov.uk. Collections are usually moved to the next working day.
Recycling centre (HWRC)
Oxford City Council's residents use Oxfordshire County Council HWRCs at Oakley Wood Road, Bicester OX26 6QQ and other Oxfordshire sites. See oxfordshire.gov.uk/hwrc for your nearest site.
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OX1Oxford City Centre / South Oxford
OX2North Oxford / Botley
OX3Headington / Barton
OX4Cowley / Iffley / Rose Hill
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Frequently asked questions — Oxford City Council bin collections
Oxford City Council collects the following bin types: General Refuse, Recycling, Garden Waste, Food Waste. Collection frequency: Refuse and garden waste: fortnightly. Recycling: fortnightly on alternating weeks. Food caddy: weekly..
Green bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot be recycled. Collected fortnightly in the black bin.
Blue bin. Accepts: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars. Clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly (alternating week to black bin).
Brown bin. Accepts: Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Collected fortnightly in the green bin.
Food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, dairy and vegetables. Collected weekly in the food caddy.
Report missed collections online at oxford.gov.uk or by calling 01865 249811 within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.
Bank holiday collection changes are published on oxford.gov.uk. Collections are usually moved to the next working day.
Oxford City Council's residents use Oxfordshire County Council HWRCs at Oakley Wood Road, Bicester OX26 6QQ and other Oxfordshire sites. See oxfordshire.gov.uk/hwrc for your nearest site.
Collection frequency in Oxford City Council: Refuse and garden waste: fortnightly. Recycling: fortnightly on alternating weeks. Food caddy: weekly.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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