Oxfordshire tips: charges, permits and opening times
South East
- Charges12 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore (bricks and rubble)per 20 litre bag. Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. Part bags charged as full. Tarmac not accepted. | £2.50 |
| Soil or turfper 20 litre bag. Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. | £2.50 |
| Plasterboard (coving, plasterboard, plaster, per bag)per full or part 20 litre bag. Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. Redbridge and Ardley Fields only; none with tiles attached. | £4.30 |
| Plasterboard sheetper sheet (2m x 1m door size). Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. | £11.80 |
| Tyres (car, motorcycle, small van)per tyre, maximum of 4. Always chargeable; not part of the free allowance. Bicycle, pram, wheelbarrow tyres free. | £7.50 |
| Asbestosper 1 x 1 metre sheet. Cement-bonded; max four sheets per visit (no larger than 2 x 1m); Ardley, Dix Pit and Redbridge only; book at least 48 hours ahead; proof of address. | £5.70 |
| Bathroom items (plastic/ceramic bath, sink, pedestal, toilet, cistern, shower tray, fitted cabinets)each. Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. Metal bath free. | £2.50 |
| Kitchen items (sink and taps, unit, worktop)each. Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. | £2.50 |
| Doors (internal or external, 6ft x 3ft), garage door, fence panel, shed panel, deckingeach / per panel. Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. | £2.50 |
| Wooden window frameseach. Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. | £2.40 |
| PVC doors and windows, radiator, boiler, fireplace, wood burnereach. Over free allowance; contactless only; incl VAT. Metal DIY (e.g. metal radiators) free. | £2.50 |
| Fitted wardrobeeach. Freestanding furniture free. | £2.50 |
| Gas bottlesNot covered. | No charge published |
What the council says about dates: 1 April (page warns 'Price changes 1 April'; year not stated, taken as 2026)
Free DIY allowance
'up to two 50-litre rubble bags (or five 20-litre bags) or one bulky or fitted item no larger than 2000 mm x 750 mm x 700 mm'. 'Your free allowance is once every seven days. Any additional DIY waste disposed of within the seven days will be charged accordingly.' Must book to use the allowance.
From Oxfordshire's pages, quoted or summarised.
In England, councils can't charge householders for their own DIY waste up to two 50 litre bags, or one item up to 2000 x 750 x 700mm, per visit, for up to four visits in four weeks. They can charge above that. Check your load.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed: Free
Permit for vans, pickups, 4x4s with open back/side seats, minibuses (max 9 seats), emptied campervans, mobility adapted vehicles, taxis, N1 vehicles; valid 12 months for 10 visits. Not allowed: over 5.8m long or 2.5m wide, over 3.5t, permit vehicles towing trailers, trailers over 2.4m, tippers, Luton/box/caged vans, sign-written business vehicles (exemption possible). Hire of 3 days or less: no permit, bring hire agreement and proof of address.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
All visits must be booked in advance; select 'household (including DIY)' to use the free DIY allowance.
Proof of address
Not stated
Proof of address required for asbestos and for hire vehicles; permits only for Oxfordshire residents. General car rule not stated.
All 7 tips and opening hours
- Alkerton Household Waste Recycling CentreStratford Road, Alkerton, near Banbury, OX15 6HZDaily 8am-5pm (last entry 4.55pm); closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 3pm close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Ardley Fields Household Waste Recycling CentreBrackley Road, Ardley, OX27 7PHDaily 8am-5pm (last entry 4.55pm); closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 3pm close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Dix Pit Household Waste Recycling CentreLinch Hill, Stanton Harcourt (sat nav OX29 5UX), OX29 5BBDaily 8am-5pm (last entry 4.55pm); closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 3pm close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Drayton Household Waste Recycling CentreSteventon Road, Drayton, near Abingdon, OX14 4LADaily 8am-5pm (last entry 4.55pm); closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 3pm close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Oakley Wood Household Waste Recycling CentreOld Icknield Way, Crowmarsh, near Wallingford, OX10 6PWDaily 8am-5pm (last entry 4.55pm); closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 3pm close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Redbridge Household Waste Recycling CentreOld Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4XGDaily 8am-5pm (last entry 4.55pm); closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 3pm close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Stanford in the Vale Household Waste Recycling CentreFaringdon Road, Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8LDDaily 8am-5pm (last entry 4.55pm); closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; 3pm close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Seven HWRCs. Commercial waste only at Redbridge. Plans for a new Bicester HWRC (could open 2029) to replace Ardley.