Press Release from Buckinghamshire Council -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 recycle as much of the extra waste that accumulates at this time of year as possible.

Due to the bank holidays, bin collections will operate to a revised timetable. Please check the amended dates in the table below and ensure bins are out by 6:30am on the day of collection.

he garden waste collection service is currently suspended for winter and will resume from Monday 26 January 2026. Subscribers can dispose of real Christmas trees, wreaths, holly and mistletoe in their garden waste bin after Christmas - just remember to remove decorations and cut trees into smaller pieces.

Non-subscribers can recycle their real Christmas trees at their nearest Household Recycling Centre (HRC) or check for local charity collections. Please remove all decorations, lights, pots and stands before recycling.

Recycling centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. On all other days, they will operate usual winter opening hours. Check online before visiting to confirm times and avoid queues. A reminder that while Buckingham HRC is temporarily closed for essential drainage works, alternative arrangements are in place for impacted residents of North Bucks.

Ade Osibogun, Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Waste, said:

"The festive season is a time for celebration, but it also brings a big increase in waste. By planning ahead and recycling as much as possible, we can all do our bit to reduce our environmental impact.

At a time of gift giving, often including toys, gadgets and appliances, as well as an abundance of fairy lights, I would also like to remind residents about how to correctly recycle small electricals and batteries. It's really important to dispose of electricals separately and never put them in a bin as this can cause fires in collection vehicles and be a danger to our crews.

Luckily in Bucks we have lots of options for how you can safely recycle your electricals and keep their valuable components in use. 

Small electrical items - on top of your bin lid on collection day, or at all Household Recycling Centres 

Batteries - on top of your bin lid on collection day, at all Household Recycling Centres and most Supermarkets or shops which sell batteries 

Large electrical items – at all 10 Household Recycling Centres, or book a bulky waste collection via the council

Thank you to everyone for helping keep Buckinghamshire clean and green this Christmas."

For more tips on reducing waste and having a more environmentally friendly Christmas, visit: www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/christmas