Waste/recycling collection disruptions
Page updated on: 24/12/2025
Unfortunately but inevitably a variety of issues can affect our ability to deliver waste collection services. These include the availability of staff and vehicles as well as issues affecting access. We sincerely apologise when services are disrupted and look to respond as quickly as possible.
Due to Christmas waste collection timetable changes , if you have missed your collection date, please take your waste to the nearest HWRC or wait for your next collection date.
If you have put your waste out on the correct day, we sincerely apologise for any disrupted services and look to respond as quickly as possible. Waste collections usually take place between 6am and 2pm. However there may be occasions where we work outside these hours.
Here’s when your bins will be collected over Christmas:
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Normal collection day |
Change of day |
|---|---|
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Monday 22 December |
Sunday 21 December |
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Tuesday 23 December |
Monday 22 December |
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Wednesday 24 December |
Tuesday 23 December |
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Thursday 25 December |
Wednesday 24 December |
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Friday 26 December |
Sunday 28 December |
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Monday 29 December |
Monday 29 December |
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Tuesday 30 December |
Tuesday 30 December |
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Wednesday 31 December |
Wednesday 31 December |
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Thursday 1 January |
Friday 2 January |
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Friday 2 January |
Saturday 3 January |
| Date | Area | Waste type | Reason | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/12/2025 | Abergorlech, Carmarthen | Black bag collection | Access restrictions |
Please leave your waste out as we aim to be caught up as soon as possible. |
| 22/12/2025 | cul de sac Maesyrhaf Pwll | Blue bags and food waste collection | Access Restrictions | Please leave your waste out for us to collect tomorrow 23/12/2025 |
If your street or area is listed above for the type of waste that has not been collected, please follow the advice given and do not report a missed collection as we are already aware of the problem.
If your street or area is not listed above, please do not report a missed collection until after 2pm on your scheduled collection day. This is to give the crews enough time to have completed your area.
