While most of Oxford will be enjoying a peaceful Christmas morning, a dedicated team from ODS will be hard at work ensuring the streets remain clean and tidy for the city’s residents.
The team, led by supervisor, Endri Metaliu, will carry out vital litter picking, emptying bins, and collecting fly-tipping across key areas of Oxford.
The ODS crew will focus on high footfall areas such as Cowley Road, St Clement’s, and Iffley Road, including side streets, so that these areas will continue to provide a clean and welcoming environment during the festive season. Their work will involve using small sweepers, litter picking, and clearing fly-tipped rubbish.
Key areas of focus include:
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Cowley Road from Magdalen Road to The Plain, including side streets up to St Mary’s Road
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St Clement’s Street and London Place
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Iffley Road from The Plain to Howard Street, with a focus on keeping shop fronts clean
Around 10 team members will be working through the morning on Christmas Day to maintain cleanliness in these areas.
Comments
“Hats off to those staff who are working on Christmas Day while the rest of us are having a well-earned rest. This is an example of serving the public at its very best. I want to thank them for their efforts in ensuring our city remains spick and span thorough the festive season.”
Councillor Nigel Chapman, Cabinet Member for Citizen Focused Services and Council Companies
"I like it because it gives me a feeling of achievement and a sense of pride on Christmas Day. It’s very satisfying to come out in the morning and see messy streets, then go home a few hours later and see everything shiny and clean. The sweepers are full, and the vans are packed with rubbish. It’s the best day to work -quiet streets, but strangely, a lot of people out for their early morning runs!"
Endri Metaliu, ODS Team Supervisor
The team’s hard work ensures that Oxford residents and visitors can continue to enjoy the festive season without being disrupted by waste or debris in public areas. The streets may be quieter than usual, but the ODS crew's commitment to keeping Oxford beautiful remains unwavering, even on Christmas Day.
About ODS
ODS is a leading provider of services to Oxford City Council and local residents, offering a wide range of high-quality, reliable services including waste collection, street cleaning, and environmental maintenance. Dedicated to supporting the city’s sustainability efforts, ODS works year-round to maintain Oxford’s cleanliness and well-being.
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