Check your collection day
Christmas and new year collection arrangements
There are changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period.
Check the table below for your rescheduled collection days. Collections on all other days not listed below will take place as normal.
| Usual collection date | Rescheduled general waste collection date | Rescheduled recycling collection date |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 25 December | Wednesday 27 December | Wednesday 27 December |
| Tuesday 26 December | Thursday 28 December | Thursday 28 December |
| Wednesday 27 December | Friday 29 December | Friday 29 December |
| Thursday 28 December | Tuesday 2 January | Tuesday 2 January |
| Friday 29 December | Wednesday 3 January | Wednesday 3 January |
| Monday 1 January | Thursday 4 January | Thursday 4 January |
| Tuesday 2 January | Friday 5 January | Friday 5 January |
| Wednesday 3 January | Wednesday 10 January | Wednesday 17 January |
| Thursday 4 January | Thursday 11 January | Thursday 18 January |
| Friday 5 January | Friday 12 January | Friday 19 January |
Extra waste
We know that during the festive period many households have more rubbish, but much of this extra waste can be reused or recycled. Please continue to separate your waste and:
- only use your rubbish bin for things that can’t be reused or recycled
- collapse cardboard boxes before putting them in your recycling bin
Reasonable amounts of waste placed next to your bin (2-3 sacks) will be taken over the Christmas and new year period.
Extra cardboard should be bundled with string and placed next to the recycling bin on the day of your next scheduled collection. The bundle must not be taller or wider than the bin itself.
Household Recycling Centre opening hours
Our four Household Recycling Centres (HRC) will be closed on Christmas Day (Monday 25 December) and Boxing Day (Tuesday 26 December). They will be open on all other days.
If you want to visit a HRC you must book a slot.
Page last updated: 7 December 2023