Book a visit to a household waste recycling centre
We are introducing a booking website to help reduce queues and make visits quicker and easier.
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From 14 January 2026, you must book in advance before visiting a household waste recycling centre.
Book before you visit
You must book a slot online before visiting a household waste recycling centre from 14 January 2026. Bookings are available up to two weeks in advance or 30 minutes prior, subject to availability.
Booking is easy:
- Choose a recycling centre
- Enter the type of waste you are bringing
- Choose a date and time
- Enter your details
We will then send you a confirmation email with all the necessary details. The email will explain what to do if you have any chargeable waste and your weekly free allowance.
Booking help
If you are unable to book online, you can book by calling our customer service centre, which is open Monday to Friday.
When you visit
On the day of your visit, please bring proof of address, which may include:
- a driving licence
- utility bill
- council tax bill
This is to show you are an Oxfordshire resident and are eligible to access our sites for free.
Sorting your recycling
Separate the recyclable items in your waste. This will make your visit quicker and easier. Use our waste wizard tool if you're unsure what can be recycled.
We will have sorting areas available on-site if you are unable to sort your recycling before your visit.
Sorting items helps to reduce the amount of waste we send for incineration or to landfill.
Non-Oxfordshire residents
If you are not an Oxfordshire resident, you will need to pay £15 per visit to use one of our household waste and recycling centres. Payment will be taken upon arrival, and an additional charge will be applied for all DIY waste.
Changes to our van and trailer permit scheme
We're updating our van and trailer permit scheme, effective from 14 January 2026.
Anyone requiring a van and trailer permit after 14 January 2026 will need to book before visiting.
Current permit holders
If you currently have a van or trailer permit and still require one after 14 January 2026, you will need to reapply. Before reapplying, check that your vehicle or trailer meets our new requirements.
Current permits are valid until 13 January 2026.
Changes in the scheme
The number of permitted visits will be reduced from 12 to 10 per year.
All trailers will require a permit, and must be no longer than 2.4 metres in total length.
Vehicles registered to a business, used for work, or displaying business branding or signage will not be permitted. You can apply for an exemption if you do not have access to another vehicle in your household. Exemptions are granted at our sole discretion.
Vehicles or trailers with ramps and/or tipping mechanisms will not be permitted. This does not apply to specially adapted vehicles designed to assist customers with disabilities, who are eligible for a permit.
Horseboxes and horsebox vans will no longer be permitted.