Bin days staying the same, but collection times may change across South Oxfordshire and the Vale

Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to put their bins by 6am on their scheduled collection day, ahead of route changes starting later this month.

From Monday 29 June 2026, the district councils are making small changes to waste and recycling rounds to improve the efficiency and reliability of the services.

While every household’s scheduled collection day will remain exactly the same, the time that crews arrive on each street may change. Vehicles may arrive earlier than usual, so residents should put their bins out by 6am on their scheduled collection day to avoid missing a collection. If possible, people are encouraged to put their bins out the evening before, provided they do not block pavements or footpaths.

Residents can check what day their bins will be emptied via the councils’ new BinDays web app at southandvale.gov.uk/BinDays