
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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New lease of life for abandoned bikes
ODS, on behalf of Oxford City Council, has donated more than 100 abandoned bicycles, collected from across the city, to Recycle Your Cycle.
Date: 2 July 2025
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ODS demonstrates significant economic and social impact
ODS, the City Council wholly owned provider of essential and commercial services in Oxford and Oxfordshire, has released its 2023/24 Economic Impact Assessment.
Date: 16 May 2025
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ODS donates vital tech to support digital inclusion
ODS has donated over 30 smartphones and tablets to local charity initiative Getting Oxfordshire Online, supporting its mission to bridge the digital divide for those most in need across the county.
Date: 23 April 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.