Recycling Information
Waste Wizard - recycle, repair, reuse, dispose
Use the Waste Wizard search to find out:
- Ways you can repair, reuse or recycle household items
- Whether your item can be collected by us and which bin to put it in
- Types of waste we accept at a household waste recycling centre
Please note: you need to type in your postcode with a space, for example, OX15 4AA. You only need to do this the first time you use the wizard.
Your postcode is saved as a cookie on your computer, making it quicker next time. We use your postcode to give you local information.
Glass bottles and jars recycling
We do not collect glass jars and bottles with the kerbside bin collection.
Please take them to a recycling centre or local bring bank. Please note:
- There may be separate bins for different colours of glass
- Blue bottles need to go in with green bottles
- You do not need to remove bottle caps and jar lids
Take care when recycling glass and do not put your hands into the container as it may contain broken glass.
Recycling points in Cherwell
There are numerous recycling points in the Cherwell area where you can recycle glass bottles and jars. These sites usually accept textiles, paper and scrap metal at the same time. Most major supermarkets in Cherwell have sites, as do most villages.
Find your nearest recycling point
Below are a list of just some of the recycling points in the area
Banbury
- Tesco, Lockheed Close, Southam Road, OX16 1LX
- Hanwell Fields, Rotary Way, Shop Car Park, OX16 1ER
- Hardwick Community Centre, Ferriston, OX16 1XA
- Spiceball Country Park, Water Works Road end, Banbury OX16 3JJ
- Morrisons, Swan Close Road, OX16 5DH
Bicester
- Tesco, Lakeview Drive, OX26 1DE
- Chapel Street Car Park, OX26 6BD
Kidlington
- Water Eaton Park and Ride, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 3EB
- Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, OX5 1AB
Batteries and small electrical items
Batteries
We will recycle your batteries. Pop them in a small clear bag and put on top of, not inside, any colour bin.
Small electricals or battery powered items
We can dispose of items such as kettles, toasters and toys provided they can fit into a standard size carrier bag. These items may be donated and reused again or recycled.
Place the carrier bag on top of, not inside, any of your bins.
Textiles recycling
Unfortunately, we do not accept textiles, such as clothes and towels, in the blue recycling bin.
However, there are numerous recycling banks across the Cherwell area where you can recycle various textiles and shoes. You can also use the Anglo Doorstep Collection service for donating textiles and other items.
Find your nearest recycling point
Please note that textiles banks are not run by the council. If you have any queries or there are any issues with the bank – please call the phone number on the bank.
Update from Salvation Army regarding their textile banks:
Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) operates clothing banks on behalf of its parent charity. Following a strategic review of their clothing bank network in response to changing market conditions, and to ensure long-term sustainability and responsible stewardship of donations, they are adjusting their clothing bank network. This change will enable them to use their resources more effectively to manage the unsustainable volumes of used textiles across the UK.
As part of this review, a number of clothing banks will be removed. However, many other banks remain available for public use, and they continue to expand the network of more than 250 charity stores. These changes allow Salvation Army to maximise fundraising capabilities, minimise costs, and redirect resources to other impactful reuse and recycling services.
Salvation Army have stated that they are grateful for the continued support from members of the public, their donors and partners. They apologise for any inconvenience caused and encourage customers and donors to locate their nearest donation point and store using their easy-to-use map finder: Find Us – Salvation Army