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.
| Normal Day | Revised Day |
| Thursday 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day) | Saturday 27 December 2025 |
| Friday 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day) | Monday 29 December 2025 |
| Monday 29 December 2025 | Tuesday 30 December 2025 |
| Tuesday 30 December 2025 | Wednesday 31 December 2025 |
| Wednesday 31 December 2025 | Friday 2 January 2026 |
| Thursday 1 January 2026 (New Year Bank Holiday) | Saturday 3 January 2026 |
| Friday 2 January 2026 | Monday 5 January 2026 |
| Monday 5 January 2026 | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| Tuesday 6 January 2026 | Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
| Wednesday 7 January 2026 | Thursday 8 January 2026 |
| Thursday 8 January 2026 | Friday 9 January 2026 |
| Friday 9 January 2026 | Saturday 10 January 2026 |
The 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.
