Exterior of a waste and recycling centre

Waste and recycling

How to reduce and reuse items and the locations of our recycling centres and tips.
Charges for DIY waste
Where to recycle, repair or dispose
Find a recycling centre

Van and trailer permits

Dispose of household waste

Visiting a recycling centre

Rubbish collections

DIY waste in skip at Oxfordshire County Council refuse centre

Changes to DIY waste disposal

You have a 'free allowance' to bring small amounts of personal non-household DIY to a waste recycling centre. We charge for any DIY waste over your allowance. 

You must book online to use your free allowance.

Learn more and book a visit

More waste and recycling

Person scrapping household food waste into a compost bin

Food and garden waste

Manage your waste

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

What to do with your unwanted household electrical items.
Dispose of electrical equipment

Commercial (trade) waste

Responsibly dispose of business and commercial waste or register as a collector.
Guidance for businesses
plastic waste ready for recycling

Recycling plastics

Recycle plastic

Asbestos and hazardous household waste

How to deal with household cement-bonded asbestos and other hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste
Colourful clothes in cardboard box

Donate and upcycle

Donate unwanted items

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