With the festive season upon us, noticeable changes to our neighbourhoods are in full sleigh and are not just about the twinkle of lights or wuthering wreaths.
There will be important changes to bin and recycling collection schedules over the Christmas and New Year period. Every year, Manchester City Council have aim to make this time as easy as possible for residents with limited disruption.
Christmas and New Year Bin Collection Schedule:
- Monday 23 December & Monday 30 December – No change.
- Tuesday 24 December & Tuesday 31 December – No change.
- Wednesday collections – Move to Friday 27 December & Thursday 2 January.
- Thursday collections – Move to Saturday 28 December & Friday 3 January.
- Friday collections – Move to Sunday 29 December & Saturday 4 January.
Regular collection days will resume from Monday 6 January 2025 onwards.
Residents can find these changes on their printed bin calendars (delivered in summer 2024) and online, where they can sign up for reminders through our email service, BINFO. This service will send tailored reminders on collection days, ensuring you don’t miss a pick-up.
The Council has also informed apartment building managers and social landlords, who often coordinate bin collections for residents in flats and apartment blocks.
To help spread the message, a banner has been at the top of the council’s waste and recycling homepage since 1 December, linking to a dedicated page that provides full details on the changes and additional guidance on waste disposal and recycling.
An e-bulletin sent to over 28,000 people, social media posts, and a community toolkit emailed to partners has also been used to ensure neighbourhoods across Manchester are aware of the changes.
Councillor Lee-Ann Igbon, Executive Member for Vibrant Neighbourhoods, said: “With the festive season bringing joyful celebrations, we understand that many residents may be adjusting their routines. The changes to our bin and recycling collections are designed to minimise disruption during this busy time and ensure services run smoothly.
“By providing clear information, tailored reminders through our BINFO service, and accessible details online, we’re making it easier for Manchester residents to stay on top of their waste and recycling, while helping to a maintain clean, festive neighbourhoods so everyone can enjoy Christmas and New Year.”
