West Oxfordshire bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins across the Cotswolds and Windrush Valley
Checked against West Oxfordshire District Council official waste pages on 2 September 2026. Spotted a change? Contact us.
West Oxfordshire bin collection, wodc bin collection and west oxon bin collection are managed by West Oxfordshire District Council across the Cotswolds and Windrush Valley. West oxfordshire council bin collection and west oxfordshire refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. west oxfordshire district council bin collection and wodc refuse collection covers the market towns of Witney, Carterton and Chipping Norton and dozens of Cotswold stone villages. West oxfordshire garden waste collection is a subscription service. West oxfordshire bin collection serves approximately 47,000 households across beautiful but logistically challenging terrain.
West Oxfordshire bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | West Oxfordshire District Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | OX7, OX18, OX20, OX28, OX29 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Witney, Carterton, Chipping Norton, Woodstock, Eynsham and Long Hanborough, Burford and Minster Lovell |
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Find your West Oxfordshire bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the West Oxfordshire District Council website to find your exact west oxfordshire bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the OX7, OX18, OX20, OX28, OX29 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to west oxfordshire 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.
- Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all west oxfordshire council bin collection areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: West oxfordshire garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire bin collection day?
- Check at westoxon.gov.uk. West oxfordshire bin collection dates vary by street across OX postcodes.
- How do I report a missed West Oxfordshire bin?
- Report at westoxon.gov.uk. West oxfordshire council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days.
- What is garden waste collection in West Oxfordshire?
- West oxfordshire garden waste collection requires a paid subscription for fortnightly brown bin collections.
- Does West Oxfordshire bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. West oxfordshire refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check westoxon.gov.uk for revised schedules.
- What recycling does West Oxfordshire collect?
- West oxfordshire district council bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and containers in the blue bin.