Podback coffee pod recycling

Most properties in Oxford can recycle coffee pods as part of the normal kerbside recycling and waste collections. These are collected weekly but you must first register with Podback® the pod collection service.

How to get started

Check you can have collections:

• go to the recycle checker on the Podback website
• enter the brand of your machine, type of pods, your postcode and property type

If collections aren't available for your property or the brand you use:

• Podback will suggest other options including drop off points or tell you how some brands collect their used pods
• you can drop off your coffee pods at Redbridge Waste Recycling Centre

If collections are available:

• you'll be guided through registration and can request your free recycling bags
• your bags should arrive about 5 working days after registration and you can start to recycle straight away
• Podback will send new bags to you every six months

Prepare for kerbside collections

We'll start to collect the bags left out with your weekly collections as long as they're prepared properly:

• only use the bags provided by Podback® and don't put anything else in them
• bag aluminium and plastic pods separately as these are recycled differently
• drain your used pod before adding it to your recycling bag - bags shouldn't contain lots of liquid
• no need to remove the grounds (unless you want them for composting) as these are separated during the recycling process
• place your bags on top of any bin lid (but not your food caddy) on your usual collection day

If a collection is missed

If we don't collect your coffee pod bags, you don't need to report this, instead:

• check they were prepared properly and don't contain too much liquid or the wrong materials
• leave them out on your next collection day

Further information

Find more information about this service on the Podback website

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Podback privacy policy