Waste collection services delayed in Oxford ward for unforeseen reasons

Lucy Williams

26 June 2024 at 11:04 am·1-min read

Some bin collection services in Oxford have been delayed. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i> — Some bin collection services in Oxford have been delayed. *(Image: Newsquest)*

A number of Oxfordshire waste collection services have been delayed due to unforeseen reasons - with planned collections for Thursday morning.

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) has confirmed that some garden waste bins have been uncollected - particularly in the ward of Northfield Brook in east Oxford, next to the Blackbird Leys ward.

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A spokesperson said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, some garden waste collections have been delayed in Northfield Brook.

"If your bin was not collected, please leave it out – our crews will collect it tomorrow morning (Thursday, June 27).

"We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding."

ODS manages recycling and rubbish collections for more than 1400 businesses and 60,000 households in and around Oxford, and provides a complete recycling and waste management service six days a week.

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