Central Bedfordshire Council is reminding residents that bin collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period. Residents are asked to make a note of the revised dates and ensure bins are presented by 7am on the appropriate collection day.
Revised bin collection dates:
· Monday 22 December will be collected on Saturday 20 December
· Tuesday 23 December will be collected on Monday 22 December
· Wednesday 24 December will be collected on Tuesday 23 December
· Thursday 25 December will be collected on Wednesday 24 December
· Friday 26 December will be collected on Saturday 27 December
· Monday 29 December – no change
· Tuesday 30 December – no change
· Wednesday 31 December – no change
· Thursday 1 January will be collected on Friday 2 January
· Friday 2 January will be collected on Saturday 3 January
Regular bin collection services (general waste, recycling, and food waste) will return to normal from Monday, 5 January 2026.
Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)
Household Waste Recycling Centres will be open daily, between 9am and 5pm, except on
· Christmas Day
· Boxing Day
· New Year’s Day
On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, sites will be open from 9am to 1pm. Slots can be booked at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/waste
Real Christmas tree recycling
Real Christmas trees will be collected for recycling from Monday, 5 January to Friday, 16 January 2026. Residents should:
· Place the tree next to their recycling bin on their normal collection day
· Ensure it is not in a bag or bin
· Remove any decorations and lights – and no artificial trees
· Ensure it is under six feet (183cm) with a trunk no wider than three inches (8cm)
Please note that no other garden waste will be collected at this time.
For a full breakdown of festive bin collections and to download a printable schedule, visit the Council’s website.