Leeds City Council has released the details of this year’s changes to bin days over the Christmas period, along with a reminder to use the green bin to recycle as much as possible, including glass bottles and jars.

All households are being sent flyers from today and encouraged to be aware of when their collections days will be over the festive holidays. Details can also be seen at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/check-your-bin-day, on the Leeds Bins app where collection-day reminders can be sent to users’ phones, and via the council’s social media messaging.

The service will only be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, with crews operating throughout the rest of the festive period, including Sundays.

So that no-one misses out on their bin being emptied, collection days will change from Sunday 21 December until Sunday 4 January. Collection days return to normal from Monday 5 January 2026.

Aside from the bin collection dates, the Christmas bins messaging also includes guidance on types of glass to be put in the green bin to be recycled. It also explains why batteries should not be disposed of in household bins as they can cause fires, so instead need to be taken to the nearest battery recycling collection point.

For any extra festive waste and packaging, household waste recycling centres will be open each day from 8am to 4pm except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. Check https://www.leeds.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/recycling-sites for more information.

Once the festive celebrations, the council is supporting both St Gemma’s and Sue Ryder hospices in Leeds who are offering their services to collect Christmas trees again in early January. To see the details visit https://www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/top-tips-for-a-greener-christmas.