This is when bins will be collected across South Tyneside this Christmas time.

With Christmas just round the corner and a number of bank holidays coming up, it can be difficult to remember which days you need to put your bin out to be collected in South Tyneside.

So we’ve put together a guide to ensure that you don’t miss out on getting your bin emptied over the Christmas and New Year period.

This is when South Tyneside residents should leave their bins to be collected throughout the final days of the year.

This is when bin collections will take place in South Tyneside during the 2025 Christmas period. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — This is when bin collections will take place in South Tyneside during the 2025 Christmas period. | Other 3rd Party

When are bins being collected across South Tyneside this Christmas?

South Tyneside Council has confirmed bin collection dates for the 2025 Christmas and New Year period.

*Normal collection dates are in bold*

Tuesday, December 23: There will be no change to your bin collection schedule.
Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): There will be no change to your bin collection schedule.
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Your new collection date will be Saturday, December 27.
Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): Your new collection date will be Monday, December 29.
Tuesday, December 30: There will be no change to your bin collection schedule.
Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve): There will be no change to your bin collection schedule.
Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day): Your new collection date will be Friday, January 2.
Friday, January 2: Your new collection date will be Saturday, January 3.

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Bins will need to be put out for collection by 7.30am on the correct day.

Normal collection schedules will resume on Tuesday, January 6.

You can check when your bin collection date will be over Christmas and New Year by visiting: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/1023/Bin-collection-dates.

The borough’s recycling village will also be open during the festive period.

Residents must book a slot before visiting, at: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/recyclingvillage.

When are the bank holidays over Christmas and New Year?

There are two official bank holidays in the UK over December, these fall on Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) and Boxing Day (Friday, December 26).

The next Bank Holiday during the festive period is for New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1).