More than 2,000 tonnes of glass bottles and jars have been recycled through a kerbside collection scheme introduced by Cherwell District Council in January.
The programme has also gathered 484 tonnes of glass through bottle banks, bringing the combined amount collected within the first year to more than 2,000 tonnes.
The council’s environmental services team has been nominated for two MRW National Recycling Awards 2026 categories: Campaign of the Year and Local Authority Success.
Neighbourhood services portfolio holder Councillor Alisa Russell said the early recycling milestone demonstrated strong public uptake and the commitment of staff involved in delivering the service.
She also credited the communications and engagement work that assisted residents in adjusting to the collection arrangements, as well as the operational changes needed to establish the scheme.
Russell congratulated those involved in securing the nominations and thanked residents for taking up the new recycling option.
She said the results showed that greater participation could help raise recycling levels, lower waste and deliver tangible benefits for local communities.
Award winners are due to be announced at a ceremony in London on December 1.