Bin service over Christmas

Find out what is happening to the bin collection service over the festive period including any collection date changes and what to do with Christmas trees and excess waste.

Extra general refuse

We can't accept side waste accepted for your general refuse bin. Bin lids must be closed as we will not accept any overfilled bins.

Please take any excess waste to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre for disposal.

Extra recycling

You can present any extra clean, dry and loose recycling in an open cardboard box if the weather permits this. Alternatively, use a clear plastic bag next to the bin.  

Excess cardboard must be flattened and stacked neatly against the recycling bin if the weather permits this.

Polystyrene can't be recycled.

Garden waste

The last garden waste collection will be on Friday 19 December 2025. Service resumes from Monday 5 January 2026.

Christmas trees

If you have a subscription, Christmas trees can be chopped up and placed in your garden waste bin. Alternatively they can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Collection changes in your area

Some collection days have changed - our bin calendar is in the process of being updated but you can find our changes detailed below.

Remember, your bin needs to be out by 6:30am on the day of collection and you can put it out the night before if easier.

Last updated 17 November 2025