waste
October 3, 2022
Changes to some waste collections in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
From 10 October there will be changes to some waste collection routes in South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse to make them more efficient and environmentally friendly.
July 19, 2021
Disruption to waste collection services – July 2021
We are very sorry if your bins were not emptied as expected in the past couple of weeks. Our waste collection services are still facing some disruptions. Please see our waste collection page for the latest information. Thank you.
March 4, 2021
Vale and South are top recyclers…again
Residents in southern Oxfordshire are among the top recyclers in the country yet again! Yesterday the government published the figures showing how much waste is recycled across the country. South Oxfordshire District had the second highest recycling rate in England with 64 per cent of its waste being recycled. Vale of White Horse district came […]
June 8, 2020
Letter of thanks to waste contractor Biffa from Vale councillors
Released on May 12, 2020 The leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council, Cllr Emily Smith and the leader of the opposition at the Vale of White Horse District Council, Cllr Simon Howell have written a letter of thanks on behalf of councillors and residents to the council’s waste contractor, Biffa, for their […]
June 8, 2020
Council garden waste service welcomes new customers
Released on April 24, 2020 There’s good news for people in southern Oxfordshire looking for ways to dispose safely of their garden waste. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have reopened their paid-for garden waste service to new customers. The service has continued throughout the lockdown for existing subscribers and for a […]
June 8, 2020
Councils collect bulky household waste again and warn against fly-tipping
Released on April 20, 2020 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have reopened their paid-for bulky waste collection service for large household items and are also issuing a warning about fly-tipping while other outlets for domestic waste remain closed. The bulky waste collection service was temporarily stopped to allow the councils’ waste […]
June 8, 2020
Kerbside collections of small electrical items, textiles and batteries – suspended
Released on April 1, 2020 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have suspended their kerbside service collecting small electrical items, batteries and textiles for recycling. This is because the recycling centres for these items are unable to accept them for processing as staff shortages due to illness and social distancing has meant […]
