Bin collections across the county will be operating to a revised timetable over the Christmas Holiday period. We produce around 30% more waste during the holiday period, it’s important to reduce, reuse and recycle while we enjoy the seasonal festivities. You can make good use of leftover food, donate unwanted gifts and recycle Christmas cards and other Christmas packaging – there is some great and cost-effective ways to be environmentally friendly over Christmas.
Here are some Christmas items you can recycle at home for a greener Christmas:
- Christmas cards and crackers (without the snap)
- Paper hats
- Non-glittery wrapping paper
- Chocolate boxes
Ensure you fold and flatten cardboard to a manageable size and place any extra cardboard securely next to your recycling container. Also remove any other packaging, like polystyrene or Sellotape!
After the festive season is over, you can also dispose of your Christmas tree, wreaths, holly and mistletoe with our garden waste collection service. If you are a garden waste customer, you can simply remove all decorations, cut the tree into smaller pieces, and place the pieces in your garden waste bin. If you are not subscribed to Buckinghamshire Council garden waste collection service, you can either take the tree to your nearest household recycling centre or see if there is a local charity collection near you.
Buckinghamshire’s Household Recycling Centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
All other days over the Christmas period, whether Bank Holidays or not, the HRC sites will operate the usual opening days and hours (9am-4pm). Check online before you visit to confirm opening hours and avoid the queues.
