Christmas & New Year Waste Collections 2025

The festive period always brings a bit of extra activity at home — more packaging, more food waste and a couple of public holidays that shake up the normal routine. To help everyone prepare, Spelthorne Direct Services has released the updated waste and recycling collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025.

These temporary changes help our crews work safely around the holiday period while keeping the borough running smoothly.

What to Expect

Most collections will continue across the Christmas week, with a few cancellations on bank holidays. Your general waste, mixed recycling and food waste collections may run on different days than usual, depending on your regular schedule.

Please make sure you check your updated dates carefully so you don’t miss a collection.

Helpful Reminders

A few tips to make things easier over the festive season:

• Break down cardboard and packaging to free up space.

• Rinse recyclables where possible.

• Keep food waste caddies clean using compostable liners.

• Avoid overfilling bins so lids can close properly.

Need More Information?

If you’re unsure about what goes in which bin, or you want advice on managing extra waste during the holidays, full guidance is available on the Spelthorne Direct Services website.

We hope the updated schedule helps you plan ahead and enjoy a smooth, stress-free Christmas and New Year. If you have any questions, our team is here to help.