Our rubbish and recycling collections are changing over Christmas and the New Year, on the Isle of Wight.

Here's everything you need to know about when to put out your waste, over the next couple of weeks.

The Isle of Wight Council says all waste, recycling and garden waste collections will be unchanged until Christmas Day.

From Boxing Day, Monday, December 26, they will run a day later than usual.

In other words, if you normally put the bins out on Tuesday, put them on Wednesday instead.

Collections will return to normal on Monday, January 2. ​

There will be NO bulky waste or free reuse collections on December 26 and 27, or on January 2.

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Will the Isle of Wight rubbish tips be closed over Christmas and New Year?

Household Waste and Recycling Centres at Lynnbottom and Afton Marsh will be closed on Christmas Day.

Other than this, normal opening hours apply.   ​

Book a visit via Isle of Wight Council’s website, or call (01983) 823777. 

What to do about extra packaging

Polystyrene can be added to black bin or sack collections days until Friday, January 13.

If it does not fit, put it in a clear or white sack, so collection crews can easily identify it.  

Bundle up any extra cardboard and put it next to you recycling bin or sack, meanwhile. 

Batteries can be dangerous so remove them from electrical items and put them in a clear sandwich bag, on top (not inside) your general waste bins or sack.

Large batteries (laptop/phone/power tool batteries and car batteries) must be taken to your nearest tip and recycling centre.