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Black box recycling

Two free recycling black boxes are provided to all households in West Oxfordshire and are collected weekly.

Request additional recycling boxes and nets online or
Call 01993 861025

What can go in your black boxes?

Yes please:

Plastic bottles and containers
'Flyaway' plastics i.e. carrier bags, polythene, small clear food packaging, bubble wrap, cling film and compost bags should be placed in a plastic bag (carrier bag or similar) in your black recycling box
Paper and card
Cardboard - please ensure this is broken up to fit inside your recycling boxes.
Drinks cartons / tetrapaks
Tins, cans and aerosols
Magazines and newspapers
Glass bottles and jars
Aluminium foil / containers
Batteries (car batteries must go beside your box)
Textiles and shoes (please put into clear bags inside your black box)
All telephone directories

No thank you:

Tissue paper
Broken glass
Pyrex
Rechargeable batteries
Polystyrene
CD's, DVD's or video tapes
Garden and food waste
DIY and demolition waste
Anything contaminated with food

It helps if you rinse and separate your materials within your boxes but it is not a necessity. However, it will help the crews to sort items faster, which means a quicker and more efficient collection service for everybody.