With Christmas fast approaching, please be aware that bin collection dates will change over the festive period due to bank holidays. The guide below shows the revised dates based on normal collection days.
Revised Christmas Collection Schedule
| Usual Collection Day | Revised Collection Day |
| Thursday 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day) | Saturday 20 December 2025 |
| Friday 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day) | Saturday 27 December 2025 |
| Thursday 1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day) | Saturday 3 January 2026 |
Check your collection online
Residents can quickly check which bin to put out at any time of the year using the online postcode search and downloadable calendars:
Bin dates and calendars:https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/recycling-bins-and-waste/bin-collection-dates
Support for residents without online access
If anyone needs help and cannot access the website, they can contact the customer services team: Phone: 01283 221 000
The current calendars run until the end of March 2026. Updated versions will be published in early Spring and will include information on the new weekly food waste collections that are being introduced next year as part of national changes.
If you have any questions, please contact the Waste and Cleansing Team:Email: Waste.Cleansing@southderbyshire.gov.uk