How do I find my bin day in West Oxfordshire?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the West Oxfordshire bin lookup.

Does West Oxfordshire collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in West Oxfordshire. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if West Oxfordshire misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the West 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 West 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 West Oxfordshire is running.

How does garden waste work in West Oxfordshire?

Garden waste is collected in West Oxfordshire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the West Oxfordshire council site.

Councils

West Oxfordshire bin collection

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

Status: Supported
Population: 120,941
Postcode districts: 11
Bin types seen: 4
Food waste collection: Yes
Council website: West Oxfordshire

Bin colours and collections in West Oxfordshire

The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in West Oxfordshire. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

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

Food Waste
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
240 Litre Recycling
Mixed recycling
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
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
General Waste
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
Black Recycling Box
Mixed recycling
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
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

West Oxfordshire on the map

Bin day guides for West Oxfordshire

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

Postcodes covered by West Oxfordshire

Postcodes here start with GL7, GL56, OX5, OX7, OX13, OX15, OX18, OX20, OX25, OX28 and OX29. 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 West Oxfordshire bins

How do I find my bin day in West Oxfordshire?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the West Oxfordshire bin lookup.
Does West Oxfordshire collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in West Oxfordshire. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if West Oxfordshire misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the West 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 West 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 West Oxfordshire is running.
How does garden waste work in West Oxfordshire?: Garden waste is collected in West Oxfordshire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the West Oxfordshire council site.

Towns and villages in West Oxfordshire

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

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West Oxfordshire bin collection

West Oxfordshire summary

Bin colours and collections in West Oxfordshire

Food Waste

240 Litre Recycling

General Waste

Black Recycling Box