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Set up a Direct Debit
Paying by Direct Debit takes away
the hassle associated with paying bills.
Make life easier by paying your rent, council tax or business rates by Direct Debit. You’ll nd it easier to stay
on top of bills and know exactly how much money is going out each month.
It’s a convenient way to spread the cost across the year and it gives you peace of mind; your bills will be paid on time, every time and with no missed payments.
As all payments are covered by the Direct Debit guarantee you’ll get a full refund should there be a mistake by the Council or the bank.
I’m dreaming of a green
Christmas
Got extra Christmas recycling? Leave it next to your bin in a clear bag or cardboard box.
We will collect it. Wrapping paper and cards are welcome, but no glittery paper please. Wine bottles, beer cans, foil and Christmas pudding boxes too.
Is it time for new batteries? Recycle old ones by leaving them on top of your blue, brown or green bin in a clear bag or carrier bag on your bin day.
Last year we collected over 1,500 real Christmas trees from collection points set
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit you could be responsible for paying your rent directly to the Council.
Switching to Direct Debit helps you manage these payments, so you know that your rent will be paid to us automatically.
You can set up a Direct Debit in ve minutes over the phone or online.
up in parks and recreation grounds. They were turned into compost for farms. We’ll be doing it again this year.
Recycle your naked (pot and decorations removed) tree at the kerbside during blue bin week - between 15 January
and 1 February.
If you live in a at, or want to recycle your real tree more quickly, take it to one of our 12 collection points.
Collection day changes:
Call 01865 249811 with your name, address and bank details or visit www.oxford.gov.uk/directdebit
E-billing
Save time, hassle and paper by managing your bills securely online for free.
Our e-billing service gives you the choice to view, pay and keep details of your accounts online. And it’s available 24/7.
You’ll also help the Council to make savings by not having to send bills through the post; that’s money that can be better used on local services
For more details visit
www.oxford.gov.uk/ counciltaxaccount
or phone 01865 249811
Normal bin day
Christmas bin collection day
25 December 26 December 27 December 28 December 1 January
2 January 3 January 4 January
27 December 28 December 29 December 31 December 2 January
3 January 4 January 5 January
Garden waste suspension
Garden waste (brown bin) collections will be suspended for the Christmas and New Year period. Check our website or get in touch for more information.
For more information and for a list of locations, visit www.oxford.gov.uk/ christmasrecycling, email recycling@ oxford.gov.uk or phone 01865 249811.
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