Revised collections following bank holidays in 2023
Please note that in some areas refuse and recycling collections take place as early as 7am so please have your rubbish presented at that time. Please note the below dates are subject to change.
Summer bank holiday 2023
| Normal collection day | Revised collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday 28 August 2023 | Tuesday 29 August 2023 |
| Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Wednesday 30 August 2023 |
| Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Thursday 31 August 2023 |
| Thursday 31 August 2023 | Friday 1 September 2023 |
| Friday 1 September 2023 | Saturday 2 September 2023 |
Normal collections resume Monday 4 September 2023.
Christmas and New Year 2023/24
| Normal collection day | Revised collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday 25 December 2023 (Christmas Day) | Saturday 23 December 2023 |
| Tuesday 26 December 2023 (Boxing Day) | Wednesday 27 December 2023 |
| Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Thursday 28 December 2023 |
| Thursday 28 December 2023 | Friday 29 December 2023 |
| Friday 29 December 2023 | Saturday 30 December 2023 |
| Monday 1 January 2024 (New Year's Day) | Tuesday 2 January 2024 |
| Tuesday 2 January 2024 | Wednesday 3 January 2024 |
| Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Thursday 4 January 2024 |
| Thursday 4 January 2024 | Friday 5 January 2024 |
| Friday 5 January 2024 | Saturday 6 January 2024 |
Normal collections resume Monday 8 January 2024.
Please note the above dates are subject to change.
Recycling centre opening times and address
See the Christmas and New Year opening hours for the recycling centre.
The recycling centre in Swindon Road has facilities for disposing of your household waste.
Address
Central Depot, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9JZ.
You can contact the recycling centre on 01242 262626 or email cleansing@cheltenham.gov.uk. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
| Day of the week | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8.30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | Closed in line with Gloucestershire County Council sites |
| Thursday | 8.30am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8.30am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 8.30am - 3pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 12 noon |
- The household recycling centre is for Cheltenham residents only and proof of residency will be required on entry to the site.
- During busy periods the main gate may be shut slightly earlier than listed below to allow for the remaining vehicles on site to use the facilities
- Whilst using the site please use the walkways provided around the perimeter of the parking bays
- If you require assistance due to disability or mobility issues please notify a member of staff upon arrival who will be happy to assist. Alternatively, please bring a family member or friend to assist if possible.
Please make full use of your kerbside waste collection service. You can recycle card, paper, glass, plastic pots, tubs and trays and also tins and cans at home, including food waste and garden waste. For further details visit our waste and recycling page.