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Oxford bulky waste collection

Two free collections a year, then £23.50 per furniture item or £34.50 per electrical item. Aim to complete all collections within 20 working days; exact date confirmed later by email. Everything Oxford will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.

Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site

Free
Standard collection
Two free collections a year, then £23.50 per furniture item or £34.50 per electrical item
Aim to complete all collections within 20 working days; exact date confirmed later by email
Typical wait
At last check
Book online
How to book
Partner-run
Service by
Oxford Direct Services (ODS)

Faster than the Oxford queue

Don't want to wait? Can't lift to kerbside? WasteSpeed collect in your area on a scheduled day each week, from £199.

Council crews in Oxford collect from the kerbside only. WasteSpeed's two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on a scheduled day each week, price fixed before we arrive.

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What Oxford collect

Will collect

  • White goods (washing machines, dishwashers, ovens)
  • Electrical items (televisions, computers, printers)
  • Furniture (sofas, mattresses, wardrobes, tables)

Will not collect

  • Fridges and freezers (temporarily unavailable due to national processing issues)
  • Carpets
  • Mirrors
  • Large metal items
  • Garden structures
  • Batteries
  • Fluorescent tubes

Access rules and limitations

  • Items must be outside and visible by 6am on collection day
  • No collection from inside properties, yards or garages
  • Terraced homes: place items on the pavement no earlier than the night before
  • Flats: use the shared bin store
  • Collections run Monday to Friday, 6am to 4.30pm

Kerbside-only rules are the norm across the UK; crews are not insured to enter your home. If nobody can get your items outside, see your options when you can't lift it.

Charges in detail

Two free collections a year, then £23.50 per furniture item or £34.50 per electrical item.

  • Two free bulky waste collections per property every 12 months, up to 3 items per booking
  • Extra bookings cost £23.50 per furniture item (£10 concession)
  • £34.50 per electrical item (£15 concession)

Free route: Two free collections per property per year, up to 3 items each booking

Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.

Book with Oxford

Oxford City Council

Oxford bulky waste FAQ

How much does bulky waste collection cost in Oxford?

Two free collections a year, then £23.50 per furniture item or £34.50 per electrical item. Two free bulky waste collections per property every 12 months, up to 3 items per booking. Extra bookings cost £23.50 per furniture item (£10 concession). £34.50 per electrical item (£15 concession). Two free collections per property per year, up to 3 items each booking

What bulky items will Oxford collect?

White goods (washing machines, dishwashers, ovens), Electrical items (televisions, computers, printers), Furniture (sofas, mattresses, wardrobes, tables).

What won't Oxford take?

Fridges and freezers (temporarily unavailable due to national processing issues), Carpets, Mirrors, Large metal items, Garden structures, Batteries, Fluorescent tubes.

How long is the wait for a collection in Oxford?

Aim to complete all collections within 20 working days; exact date confirmed later by email. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.

What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Oxford?

Most council crews will not enter your home. If you cannot wait or cannot lift, WasteSpeed run a private collection from any room of the house in your area, from £199.

Nearby councils

Cherwell · South Oxfordshire · Vale of White Horse · West Oxfordshire · West Berkshire · Reading

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Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against oxford.gov.uk. Charges and rules change; the council's own page is always the final word. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it within the week.