A GIANT ceramic wolf head, vintage pram and lots of skis are among all things weird and wonderful that have been thrown away at Oxfordshire tips

Oxfordshire County Council has revealed the eclectic haul of unusual items that its officers have found this month from the county’s seven recycling centres.

Other odd drops according to the council include a giant Scooby Doo toy, old military helmet and musical instruments.

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Rachel Townsend, from Oxfordshire County Council’s waste and recycling team, said: “When you stop and think that our seven recycling centres process over 55,000 tonnes of waste every year, it’s perhaps not surprising that we see a range of weird and wonderful stuff.

“The recycling centres accept a range of normal, familiar items, like fridges, TVs, electrical items, grass and tree cuttings, household chemicals, lightbulbs, batteries, clothes. Almost everything, including the kitchen sink.

“Around 60 percent of everything deposited at the centres is recycled, but we can all help raise this further, separating our waste and placing it in the right container or skip.”

Other quirky items uncovered since Christmas include a Victorian metal chain link cot, Japanese-inspired carved food tray, kitchen and bathroom accessories, a Furby and vintage pram.

The council has said a lot of these items can be rehomed and restored through Reuse schemes at the centres.

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County council member for the environment Yvonne Constance said: "The list of quirky items is a fun way to highlight a serious challenge; how to reduce unnecessary waste and protect the environment for future generations.

"Schemes like Reuse allow us to find new homes for products that can be re-loved. We also encourage everyone to use online services like Freegle to pass on unwanted items, or see if your local charity shop would like them."

For more details on what can be recycled see oxfordshire.gov.uk/recyclingAtoZ