Bank holiday waste and recycling collection dates
We are running a revised collection service following the August Bank Holiday on Monday 31 August and your refuse/recycling collection day will be one day late.
Remember to put your bins, boxes and food waste caddy, out by 7am on the day of your collection or the night before.
| Normal collection day | Revised collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday 31 August | Tuesday 1 September |
| Tuesday 1 September | Wednesday 2 September |
| Wednesday 2 September | Thursday 3 September |
| Thursday 3 September | Friday 4 September |
| Friday 4 September | Saturday 5 September |
Remember to bring your recycling and refuse bins back onto your property. Please don’t leave them on the public footpath.
Collections return to normal on Monday 7 September 2026.
Excess Waste
You can take any excess waste or recycling to the Stevenage recycling centre which is open over bank holiday weekends. Remember to check opening times before you go.
Please note: You now need an ePass to visit recycling centres in Hertfordshire. You can apply for an ePass on the Hertfordshire County Council website.