Got some summer gardening or DIY jobs to do? Need a tool that you won't use often? Borrow, don't buy. Find info on libraries in Oxfordshire on the Community Action Groups website cagoxfordshire.org.uk/library-of-thi…

Dix Pit Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) is able to accept wood again (as of 21 August). Thank you for your understanding during the time we were not able to accept it.

Wrapping food for a summer picnic or a school pack lunch? Scrunch your foil and take it home to recycle #FoilFriday

In the UK, on average, each person throws away food equivalent to three meals a week. Reducing food waste is the best way to reduce your impact and save money. If food has gone off, recycle it in your food waste bin along with peelings, bones, egg shells and teabags etc.

Have you taken on the #SecondHandSeptember challenge? Buy and sell/donate pre-loved clothes at charity shops or with selling apps to find a unique look, save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Search the waste wizard for local places to donate. oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard

We're reaching that time of the year where the leaves start to turn and drop from the trees. DYK these can be turned into leafmould compost? Find out how on the Replenish website replenishoxfordshire.com/2023/09/29/how…

Second hand September is a campaign to reduce clothing waste. The fashion industry accounts for around 10% of global carbon emissions Grown out of love with a garment? Donate, give it away or sell it. Search Waste Wizard for options oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard

If you put batteries in your bins they could cause a fire in the truck or at a waste facility. In Oxfordshire you can recycle batteries at the kerbside but not in your wheeled bin. Find information for your area by searching the Waste Wizard oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard

A warm, dry summer has given us a good harvest of grapes this year. We're reusing jam jars to hold home-made grape jelly. It's locally grown, low-waste food and tastes delicious. Visit Replenish for information on growing food and reducing waste replenishoxfordshire.com

Recycle Week starts today and runs all week. Look out for posts about the items that most often end up in the rubbish bin when they could have been recycled. Can you rescue them all? #RecycleWeek #RescueMeRecycle

“Help me stay clear of the rubbish, so I can be recycled into an egg box. Let’s get cracking!” Don’t bin your toilet roll tubes – rescue them from the rubbish and recycle them. Search the Waste Wizard to find out how oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard #RescueMeRecycle

“No! Not the rubbish bin! Recycle me! I want to be recycled into a child’s toy, but unless you rescue me from the rubbish bin, there’ll be no toy story for me…” Use the Waste Wizard search tool to find out how to recycle oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard #RescueMeRecycle

"Help me stay out of the rubbish bin, so I can shine again as a bike frame or a drinks can." Don’t bin your clean foil trays, lids or scrunched-up foil – rescue them from the rubbish. Use the Waste Wizard to find out how to recycle in your area oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard

Use the Waste Wizard search tool today to help rescue recyclable items from the rubbish! 1. Enter your postcode 2. Enter the item you want to search for 3. Read the results which are provided oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard #RecycleWeek

“I’m not a one-spray wonder! I’ve got plans to be recycled into a raincoat, but unless you rescue me from the rubbish bin, I’ll be out in the cold” Spray bottles, can be recycled at home. Find out how by searching the waste wizard oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard #RecycleWeek

Visitors to the education centre at Ardley Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) always learn how to recycle more. This week they've had extra fun inspiring visitors + staff to rescue more recycling DYK schools + groups can book a visit there? viridor.co.uk/book-a-visit/ #RecycleWeek

"Lather, rinse, recycle — that’s the routine I love best! I have dreams of being recycled into a brand new bottle so rescue me from the bathroom bin!" Search the waste wizard to answer all your recycling queries oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard #RecycleWeek #RescueMeRecycle

"Oh no! Wrong bin. Get me out of here! I’m looking forward to being recycled and used for train parts, so please don’t send me on a one-way trip to the rubbish bin." Use the Waste Wizard to find out how to recycle in your area oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard #RescueMeRecycle

Pick up a pre-loved bargain at the W&S Foundation Charity community re-use shop this weekend. This pop-up event takes place at Drayton Recycling Centre on Sunday 5 October between 10am and 2pm.