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The way we collect rubbish and recycling in South Oxfordshire is changing

South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils are joining forces to secure a new waste collection and street cleansing contract.  We have decided to work together to identify the new contractor in an effort to produce a more efficient service.

When will the new service start?

Changes to your current collections and cleanings won’t take place until June 2009, but we know this is a highly important issue for all residents so we want to keep you in the loop.

The current situation

Three companies have been short-listed and the council is involved in detailed discussions about their proposals for the new service.  All three are proposing similar solutions, so we know that from June 2009 the new service will include:

•  weekly separate food waste collection in a kerbside bin 
•  fortnightly residual waste collection in wheeled bins 
•  at least fortnightly collections of dry recyclables (including glass)
•  garden waste will remain fortnightly in wheeled bins (charged for service)

Preparations for the new service

Over the next few months officers will be working closely with Town and Parish councils and housing associations to identify those properties that may have difficulties storing and using wheeled bins and to provide suitable solutions.

Appointment of the new contractor

The contract will be awarded to the successful company at the end of this year and we will be letting residents know more details about the new service at the start of 2009.

Contact us

To find out more contact the waste and recycling team on 01491 823416 or email environmental.services@southoxon.gov.uk

2007 Waste consultation