We collect most bulky items. Here is complete list below.
Household Furniture
Armchairs
Bed bases, headboards, footboards and mattresses
Bicycles
Garden furniture (subject to approval based on size and weight)
Sofas (modular and corner sofas that split into pieces are charged per piece)
Tables and chairs (a table with 4 chairs is 5 items)
Toys (subject to approval based on size and weight)
Wardrobes
Large electricals & White goods
Computers, laptops, screens and monitors
Dishwashers
Fridges and freezers ( American-style incur an additional charge)
Lawnmowers (electric)
Microwaves
Ovens and hobs
Printers
Televisions
Tumble dryers
Vacuum cleaners
Washing machines
Additional items
These items can be collected, but incur a surcharge.
American-style fridge freezers
Large plastic toys
Large metal items such as filing cabinets
Plastic storage boxes and crates
Toughened glass items such as glass coffee tables or glass-fronted fridges
Glass mirrors
We are only able to collect items on the list in the previous question. Here is a list of some more specific items we can't collect in this scheme.
Specific items we can't collect
Outdoor structures:
Animal hutches and crates*
Garden sheds and greenhouses*
Fences and gates*
Climbing frames and swings*
Batteries:
Batteries with trailing wires
Car batteries
Industrial batteries
Electricals items:
Fluorescent tubes*
Strip lights*
Other items:
Asbestos
Paint or paint cans*
Liquid chemicals or solvents
Food waste*
Biological or clinical waste*
Fire extinguishers*
Gas bottles
Oil or Petrol
If your item is similar to something on the list, then please call us on 01865 252 039 and we'll confirm if we can collect it for you.
*Business waste customers - We are able to collect these items under certain strict criteria for business customers only. For more information, contact us at hello@oxwaste.co.uk
Here's how to prepare for collection day (and avoid a missed collection):
Your items must be available for collection (visible and outside the property) by 7am on the agreed collection date.
Please make sure you don't block any path or walkway.
We do not collect from inside houses, yards, gardens, sheds or garages.
Only leave out the items you've booked a collection for, we won't collect different or additional items.
If the collection is from a terraced property, place items on the pavement no sooner than the night before the booked collection date.
If collection is from flats, place items by the shared bin store (if this isn't possible, speak to the customer service officer when booking).
In the unlikely event that something is missed, please contact us quoting your order number
No, as long as the waste is easy to access and clearly visible, there’s no need to be on site. When you book online, you’ll be able to use our clever tool to show us exactly where you’re going to leave your waste.
We sort and process your waste responsibly, with a focus on recycling and reducing landfill. You’re supporting a greener Oxfordshire with every collection.
Absolutely — we’re equipped to collect most large domestic and commercial appliances like washing machines, fridges, and cookers. Some items are more expensive to recycle, or require special handling so incur an additional charge to cover safe and responsible disposal.
Please ensure:
Washing machines & dishwashers
Are left empty
All water has been drained
Fridges & Freezers
Are left empty
Fully defrosted
If you have more waste than expected, then you’ll need to be available on site to pay any additional charges to the driver to cover the extra waste.
Depending on how much van capacity we have on the day, we may need to return to collect the additional waste on another date. Whilst we will always try and help where possible, please try to let us know in advance to avoid disappointment.
No. You will need to leave the items outside the front of your house before 7am on the day of collection.
