What to do with extra rubbish and waste items we don't collect

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
• you could request a larger or additional bin - see Request a blue bin, green bin or food caddy to learn more

Items we don't collect (and what to do instead)

These are examples of items we don't collect in any of our kerbside collections.

Commercial and DIY waste

We don't collect any commercial waste or DIY waste from home improvements and renovations, such as:

• concrete, bricks, rubble
• fitted kitchens, bathroom suites, internal doors
• window panes

Bulky waste we don't collect

Large household items we don't collect include:

• 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

Outdoor structures we don't collect include:

• animal hutches and crates
• garden sheds and greenhouses
• fences and gates
• climbing frames and swings

See which bulky waste items we collect.

Electricals we don't collect

Electrical items we don't collect include:

• fluorescent tubes
• strip lights
• batteries with trailing wires
• car batteries
• industrial batteries

See which electrical items we collect.

Garden waste we don't collect

We won't collect these types of garden waste:

• soil and turf
• large branches and shrubs

See which garden waste we collect.

Textiles we don't collect

Large textile items we don't collect include:

• beanbags
• rugs and mats
• upholstered furniture

See Clothing and household textile collections by Recycling Solutions.

What to do instead

To learn what you can do with items we don't collect (and other items not listed), see:

• Waste Wizard at Oxfordshire.gov.uk
• 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