Recycling at Christmas
In Oxfordshire alone, we generate around 2,500 extra tonnes of waste over Christmas – 30% more than usual! The good news? Up to 80% of it can be recycled.
Free kerbside textiles recycling service
We offer free kerbside collection of clothing and household textiles for recycling, provided items are in good condition.
Food recycling is collected every week
Use your food caddy or red bin (at flats) to turn your leftovers into electricity and fertiliser.
Join our garden waste collection scheme
We’ll collect garden waste from your home every fortnight, for just £94 a year, or £53 with discount.
Latest Recycling and Waste news
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Christmas and New Year opening times, and bin collection changes
There will be changes to the opening hours at the City Council’s Customer Service Centre and Telephone Contact Centre, Town Hall, and Museum, over the Christmas and New Year period, 2025.
Date: 5 December 2025
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Oxford City Council and ODS launch faster, more flexible waste services
Oxford City Council and ODS are proud to announce the launch of OXWaste, a new online platform that brings simple, fast and flexible waste services to residents and businesses in Oxford.
Date: 2 December 2025
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Frozen bins
The recent plunge in temperatures to below freezing has meant the content of some bins has frozen, making it impossible to empty them.
Date: 20 November 2025
External recycling and waste resources
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.