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Radio Oxford,2 mins
Explained: Changes to DIY waste charges at the tip
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From Monday 1st January 2024 you can dump small amounts of waste from your DIY and home renovation projects at your local household recycling centre, for free. Normally you would be charged for the service but the government has instructed councils to scrap the fee in its attempt to combat fly-tipping. So how much can you now take to the tip and will the change make a difference to rubbish being dumped at the side of the road? ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Oxford political reporter Bethan Nimmo explains. (Picture credit: Getty Images)
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