^{Press Release from Buckinghamshire Council - 17th December 2024}

Revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year

Buckinghamshire residents are being reminded to take note of changes to bin collections during the festive period and to remember to recycle as much of the extra waste that accumulates at this time of year as possible.

Due to the bank holidays, bin collections will be operating to a revised timetable. Make sure you check the amended dates in the below table and leave your bins out for collection by 6:30am on the morning they are due to be collected.

Revised bin collections dates:

Residents who subscribe to the council’s garden waste collection service should note that the service is currently suspended for winter and will resume from Monday 27 January 2025.

Garden waste subscribers can dispose of their real Christmas tree, wreaths, holly and mistletoe in their garden waste bin after Christmas. Simply place them in your garden waste bin after removing any decorations and cutting the tree into smaller pieces. Anyone not subscribed to the garden waste collection service, can either take their tree to their nearest Household Recycling Centre or see if there is a local charity collection nearby.

Thomas Broom, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, said:

"As we approach the festive season, I want to remind everyone about the changes to our recycling and waste services. We've adjusted collection dates to accommodate the holidays, so please check the revised schedule.

“Christmas is a time that generates more waste than usual, but you can recycle many festive items, from Christmas cards to wrapping paper – just remember not to include anything glittery or metallic. I wish everyone a happy Christmas and New Year.”

For tips and advice on how to minimise waste and have a more environmentally friendly Christmas, go to: www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/christmas

Buckinghamshire’s Household Recycling Centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. On all other days over the Christmas period the sites will operate the usual opening days and hours. Check online before you visit to confirm opening hours and avoid the queues.