Getting rid of bulky items

You could try posting them on Freecycle or offering them to Emmaus Oxford, an organisation that will collect re-useable furniture, electrical (but not gas) appliances and other household items for re-distribution to people who are struggling.  Emmaus have taken over the former OCVA furniture store.  

With Freecycle, there's no need to worry about divulging your telephone number in conjunction with your address.  Arrangements can be made wholly by e-mail, or you can ask the person who wants to pick the item up for their telephone number.

If you feel your bulky item really is rubbish and of no use to anyone, contact Oxford City Council's Recycling Team - they are responsible for the collection of bulky items - furniture, fridges, etc).   The council will collect THREE items in total at any one time, free of charge, on two occasions within any period of 12 months.

To see what kind of items the City Council will collect, click here

Collection will be ANYTIME within 10 WORKING days from the time your request is logged into their system.

During this period, you will need to have the items in a convenient spot, visible and easily accessible within the perimeter of your property, ready for collection at any time. 

If you wish to keep them in a garage prior to collection, you should indicate this when arranging for collection, so that the collection team will know where to find them.  And if you want to keep the garage locked, you should indicate when arranging for collection that the team will need to call at the house to gain access - and, of course, ensure that during the 10-working-day period, someone is always at home to unlock the garage.

To arrange collection, e-mail  recycling@oxford.gov.uk  or phone (01865) 252 900  or  text 07786 200 440 

Please note that this 'bulky item' service cannot be used for builders' waste, including rubble, and fittings such as kitchen/bathroom cabinets, baths, sinks and toilets.   Such items can be disposed of at Redbridge Waste Recycling Centre, just off the Abingdon Road. There may be a charge applicable to some items.