Christmas and New Year bin collection dates

Rochford District residents continue to be amongst the best in England when it comes to recycling, and we would like to say a big thank you for all your help.

With Christmas only just around the corner, it is more important than ever that we try to minimise our waste and recycle as much as possible.

There will be minimal changes to your normal collection days over the festive period so please check the table below to see if you are affected.

Normal Collection Day           Revised Collection Day                         Collection

Monday 19 December               As normal                   Non-recyclables and compostables
Tuesday 20 December              As normal                   Non-recyclables and compostables
Wednesday 21 December         As normal                   Non-recyclables and compostables
Thursday 22 December             As normal                   Non-recyclables and compostables
Friday 23 December                  As normal                   Non-recyclables and compostables
Monday 26 December               Tuesday 27 December                         Recyclables ONLY
Tuesday 27 December              As normal                                             Recyclables ONLY
Wednesday 28 December         As normal                                             Recyclables ONLY
Thursday 29 December             As normal                                             Recyclables ONLY
Friday 30 December                  As normal                                             Recyclables ONLY
Monday 2 January 2023            As normal                   Non-recyclables and compostables

Please note there will be no Compostables collections from Monday 26th December, resuming Monday 2nd January 2023, that week will be Recyclable bin collections ONLY.

Normal collections will resume week commencing Monday 2nd January 2023.

Limited side waste left beside your bin will be collected over the Christmas period as follows:

• RECYCABLES – Four clear/see-through sacks containing recyclables ONLY
• NON-RECYCLABLES – Two plastic sacks/bags

These will be collected from Tuesday 27th December until Friday 6th January inclusive.

No additional side waste will be collected before or after these dates.        

Real Christmas trees can be cut up and placed inside your compostables bin with the lids shut or disposed of at the recycling Centre at Castle Road, Rayleigh.

For further information visit www.rochford.gov.uk/recycle or click here for our top tips for a greener Christmas.