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South Oxfordshire bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for South Oxfordshire.

South Oxfordshire summary

Status
Supported
Population
156,470
Postcode districts
16
Bin types seen
6
Food waste collection
Yes
Council website
South Oxfordshire

Bin colours and collections in South Oxfordshire

The 6 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in South Oxfordshire. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

South Oxfordshire bins include the brown, black and green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

  • Food bin

    Food waste

    Cooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.

    What goes in

    • Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
    • Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
    • Eggshells and dairy in small amounts

    What stays out

    • Liquids and cooking oils
    • Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
    • Plastic bags unless certified compostable
    • Packaging of any kind

    Full food waste guide

  • Small electrical items

    Other collection

    Your council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.

    What goes in

    • Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
    • The lookup above shows your address-specific items
    • Council site has the full accepted-items list

    What stays out

    • Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
    • Anything not listed by the council for this collection
    • Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
  • Grey bin

    General waste

    Anything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.

    What goes in

    • Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
    • Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
    • Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
    • Pet waste in sealed bags

    What stays out

    • Items that should go in recycling
    • Food waste (use the caddy)
    • Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
    • Garden waste in volume
  • Garden waste bin

    Garden waste

    Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.

    What goes in

    • Grass cuttings and leaves
    • Hedge trimmings and small branches
    • Plants, weeds and flowers
    • Twigs up to the council's diameter limit

    What stays out

    • Soil, stones and rubble
    • Plastic plant pots and bags
    • Food waste (use the food caddy)
    • Treated or painted wood

    Full garden waste guide

  • Textiles

    Other collection

    Your council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.

    What goes in

    • Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
    • The lookup above shows your address-specific items
    • Council site has the full accepted-items list

    What stays out

    • Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
    • Anything not listed by the council for this collection
    • Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
  • Green bin

    Mixed recycling (likely)

    The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.

    South Oxfordshire labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.

    What goes in

    • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
    • Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
    • Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
    • Aerosol cans (empty)

    What stays out

    • Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
    • Polystyrene and foam
    • Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
    • Anything contaminated with food

    Full mixed recycling guide

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Bin day guides for South Oxfordshire

Common bin collection questions for South Oxfordshire residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by South Oxfordshire

Postcodes here start with HP14, HP18, OX2, OX3, OX4, OX9, OX10, OX11, OX14, OX33, OX39, OX44, OX49, RG4, RG8 and RG9. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.

Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.

Common questions about South Oxfordshire bins

How do I find my bin day in South Oxfordshire?
Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the South Oxfordshire bin lookup.
Does South Oxfordshire collect food waste?
Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in South Oxfordshire. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if South Oxfordshire misses my bin?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Oxfordshire site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in South Oxfordshire?
Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule South Oxfordshire is running.
How does garden waste work in South Oxfordshire?
Garden waste is collected in South Oxfordshire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the South Oxfordshire council site.

Towns and villages in South Oxfordshire

65 named places in South Oxfordshire. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

More UK council bin collections

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