Christmas and New Year waste collection schedule confirmed

There will be no collections on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.

Households with collections scheduled for these two days will have collections on 29 and 30 December respectively.

While every household on other days will get a collection they will be on alternative days to their usual collection days. This is to ensure every resident has a clear collection day rather than relying on a ‘catch-up’ collection.

Cllr Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “As always, we try to find a balance between providing a service and ensuring our waste crews get to spend time with family and friends over the festive period.

"Traditionally crews have never worked Christmas Day or Boxing Day, but there will be a collection on New Year’s Day. However, residents’ usual collection days will be different so please make sure you check before putting out your bin.

“The city’s network of Household Recycling Centres will be open every day except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Please book a slot before going. I would urge everyone to check out what is scheduled for them over the holiday period.

"I know residents have been incredibly patient during the year and I would like to thank them for this."

Christmas and New Year collection days can be seen in the table: