Cherwell bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins in north Oxfordshire
Cherwell bin collection is managed by Cherwell District Council across north Oxfordshire. Cherwell council bin collection and cherwell refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Cherwell district council bin collection serves two main towns plus rural villages across a wide area. Cherwell garden waste collection uses the brown bin on subscription. Cherwell food waste bin collection operates weekly. Cherwell rubbish collection covers approximately 65,000 households in one of southern England's fastest expanding districts, with major housing growth around Bicester.
Cherwell bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Cherwell District Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | OX5, OX15, OX16, OX17, OX25, OX26, OX27 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington, Deddington and Adderbury, Bloxham, Ambrosden and Launton |
Find your Cherwell bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Cherwell District Council website to find your exact cherwell bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the OX5, OX15, OX16, OX17, OX25, OX26, OX27 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to cherwell bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Green bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly. Part of cherwell district council refuse collection.
- Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and glass collected fortnightly. Cherwell district council bins include the blue bin.
- Brown bin: Cherwell brown bin collection covers garden waste by subscription. Cherwell council garden waste and cherwell garden waste collection are the same service.
- Food waste caddy: Cherwell food waste bin is collected weekly. Cherwell district council food caddy takes cooked and uncooked food.
How to report a missed Cherwell bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented or contaminated bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due on your street, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at the kerbside by 7am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to Cherwell District Council missed bin form and submit your report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will arrange a return collection for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Cherwell bin collection day?
- Check at cherwell.gov.uk. Cherwell bin collection day varies by street across OX postcodes. Enter your postcode for your exact schedule.
- How do I report a missed Cherwell bin?
- Report at cherwell.gov.uk. Cherwell district council bin not collected reports should be made within two working days. Cherwell council refuse collection crews return for valid reports.
- What is brown bin collection in Cherwell?
- Cherwell brown bin collection is a garden waste subscription. Cherwell council brown bin and cherwell district council brown bins cover grass, leaves and prunings. Cherwell garden waste and cherwell council garden waste refer to the same service.
- What is the Cherwell green bin for?
- Cherwell green bin is for non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly. This is separate from garden waste which uses the brown bin.
- Does north and south Cherwell have different collection days?
- Yes. North cherwell bin collection and south cherwell bin collection operate on different schedules. Enter your postcode at cherwell.gov.uk to find your specific area.