Let’s talk rubbish 2026

Let’s talk rubbish 2026 – tell us what you think of our waste and street cleaning services

Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to share their views on how rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services are run in their area, via an annual survey.

Whether you think things are working well or could be improved, your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the future of waste and street cleaning services across both districts.

Last year, more than 2,100 people took part in the 2025 survey, with more than 81 percent of respondents indicating they were satisfied or very satisfied with the waste collection service.  As a result of the feedback, staff received extra training to help ensure bins are returned correctly after emptying, further checks were put in place around litter bin emptying and measures put in place ensure street cleaning standards across the area. There has also been increased communication on which items go in which bin, especially around food waste.

A new survey has now launched for 2026 giving residents another opportunity to have their say on everything from household waste and recycling collections to street cleaning and local waste reduction initiatives.

Take part in the 2026 Waste and Street Cleaning Survey now at: southandvale.gov.uk/WasteSurvey

The survey is open until 4 June 2026.

If you have any questions or need the survey in an alternative format (including large print, Braille, audio, Easy Read or other languages), please email  or call 01235 422146.

This survey focuses on services provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.  It does not cover any questions relating to Household Waste Recycling Centres as these services managed separately by Oxfordshire County Council.