This page explains what to do with extra household rubbish and gives examples of waste we don't collect in our weekly kerbside collection services. Learn what to do with unwanted waste and what action we may take if it's left out.
Extra household rubbish
If your household rubbish doesn't all fit in your green bin or lilac sacks:
- take it to Redbridge Household Waste Recycling Centre
- if you regularly produce extra household rubbish you could request a larger or additional bin, see Request a blue bin or food caddy
Items we don't collect
These are examples of items we don't collect in any of our kerbside recycling and waste collection services.
Commercial or DIY waste from constructions and renovations
- concrete, bricks, rubble
- fitted kitchens, bathroom suites, internal doors
- window panes
Large household items
- American-style fridge freezers
- large plastic toys
- large metal items such as filing cabinets
- plastic storage boxes and crates
- toughened glass items such as glass coffee tables or glass-fronted fridges
- glass mirrors
Large textiles
- beanbags
- rugs and mats
Bulky garden waste
- soil and turf
- large branches and shrubs
Outdoor structures
- animal hutches and crates
- garden sheds and greenhouses
- fences and gates
- climbing frames and swings
Electrical items
- fluorescent tubes
- strip lights
- batteries with trailing wires
- car batteries
- industrial batteries
To find out what to do with these and other items not listed, search the Waste Wizard tool at Oxfordshire.gov.uk
Also see Reduce, re-use, repair, borrow and recycle in Oxford.
What happens if you leave out rubbish or discard waste items
Discarded rubbish and bulky waste is unsightly and can damage the local environment.
If you leave out rubbish we may:
- serve you with a fixed penalty notice of £60 (reduced to £40 if paid in 10 days)
- issue you a legal notice to clear any extra waste which is judged to be harmful to public health or the look of the area
