Bin collection service updates

Changes to collection days 2026/27

Christmas and new year collections

Revised collection days will occur one day later than normal due to the Christmas and New year period.

Normal Collection day Revised collection day
Friday 25 December Monday 28 December
Monday 28 December Tuesday 29 December
Tuesday 29 December Wednesday 30 December
Wednesday 30 December Thursday 31 December
Thursday 31 December Saturday 2 January
Friday 1 January Monday 4 January
Monday 4 January Tuesday 5 January
Tuesday 5 January Wednesday 6 January
Wednesday 6 January Thursday 7 January
Thursday 7 January Friday 8 January
Friday 8 January Saturday 9 January

Normal service resumes Monday 11 January 2027.

You can check your waste and recycling collection dates by using our look up table or by downloading your calendar.

Text message service

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  • bin collection dates
  • emergency alerts
  • service updates

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Customer Services

Address: Causeway House,
Bocking End,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 9HB

Telephone: 01376 552525

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