Recycling and Waste this Easter
Information about recycling and waste services during the Easter holiday period, including:
- Waste and recycling collections
- Recycling centres
- What can and cannot be recycled
Waste and Recycling Collections
There are some changes to recycling and waste collections over the Easter holiday period:
- Collections will take place as normal on Friday 29 March 2024 (Good Friday).
- Collections due the week commencing Monday 1 April 2024 will be collected one day later than usual.
- Collections will return to normal on Monday 8 April 2024
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Normal Collection Day |
Holiday Collection Day |
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Monday 1 April |
Tuesday 2 April |
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Tuesday 2 April |
Wednesday 3 April |
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Wednesday 3 April |
Thursday 4 April |
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Thursday 4 April |
Friday 5 April |
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Friday 5 April |
Saturday 6 April |
Please place your recycling and waste at your property’s edge by 7am on your collection day.
What can/cannot be recycled this Easter
Unsure what can and cannot be recycled this Easter, we've put together a simply guide:
| Yes please | No thanks |
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Easter egg clear plastic |
Sweet or chocolate wrappers |
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Easter egg foil |
Easter cards with glitter |
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Cardboard including Easter egg cardboard |
Wrapping paper |
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Food waste |
Black plastic |
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Plain Easter cards |
Cellophane wrap |
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Clean foil trays |
Bubble wrap |
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Glass bottles and jars |
Ribbons and bows |
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Plastic bottles |
Polystyrene |
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Food tins and drink cans |
Recycling Centres
Recycling centres are open as normal on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 8.30am until 7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8.30am until 5pm
For more information about recycling centres in the county borough, please visit our recycling centre page: