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
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.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat 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
Official links
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
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.