Litter bins

Who is responsible for litter bins?

All black bins with a gold Oxford City Council logo are our responsibility.

Litter bins are usually placed in areas of high pedestrian traffic and where a litter problem has been identified, particularly in the city centre, outside local shops and other high litter areas.

Any other bins within the city are the individual responsibility of shops.

How do I report a problem with a litter bin?

Any problem with a bin that does not belong to the council (not black and gold) should be reported directly to the shop owner.

We have dedicated crews who empty the bins on regular schedules devised to ensure that no bin overflows. We also inspect and refurbish them regularly.

If you notice a damaged or overflowing bin then please report it using our Local View website.

How long will it take you to investigate any problems?

We will check and clean bins within 4 hours of getting the report.

Page last reviewed 21 Apr 2008