2024 Christmas Waste Collections in Folkestone & Hythe
Residents in Folkestone & Hythe are encouraged to make a note of changes to the household waste and recycling service over the Christmas and New Year period.
Some collections will be made later than usual to allow hard-working crews to enjoy some time off over the festive season.
Original collection date | New collection date |
Monday 23 December | No change |
Tuesday 24 December | No change |
Wednesday 25 December | Friday 27 December |
Thursday 26 December | Saturday 28 December |
Friday 27 December | Monday 30 December |
Monday 30 December | Tuesday 31 December |
Tuesday 31 December | Wednesday 1 January |
Wednesday 1 January | Thursday 2 January |
Thursday 2 January | Friday 3 January |
Friday 3 January | Saturday 4 January |
The household waste and recycling service will return to normal on Monday 6 January. The revised schedule for specific properties can be found on the council’s website.
Meanwhile, garden waste collections are taking their usual winter break. The last collection will be on Friday 20 December before the service resumes on Monday 6 January.
A free real Christmas tree recycling service will be available again in the new year. Garden waste customers can simply leave them out on their usual collection day, while non-subscribers will need to arrange a collection in January.
There are various ways to reduce waste over Christmas – top tips will be shared on Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s social media channels in the coming weeks.
Veolia crews empty household waste bins with a fully-closed lid every fortnight – they are not able to take extra rubbish. Please recycle as much as you can; additional paper and cardboard can be put in another box for collection.
Residents are reminded to ensure their waste bin/box is out by 7am on collection day.
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