Bin collections across Welwyn Garden City will be delayed by one day between 25 May and 30 May 2026 due to the upcoming May Spring Bank Holiday. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has confirmed that all collection days during this week will shift forward by 24 hours, with normal services returning on Monday 1 June 2026.
Under the revised schedule, collections due on Monday 25 May will move to Tuesday 26 May. This pattern continues throughout the week, with Tuesday collections moving to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday to Friday, and Friday collections taking place on Saturday 30 May. Residents are asked to leave their bins at the boundary of their property on the correct revised day for collection.
Waste collection crews typically begin picking up rubbish from 5am, while recycling and compost collections start from 6am. If a bin is missed during this period, residents can report it to the council within two working days to arrange for a return collection.
For those with excess waste, Hertfordshire County Council operates local recycling centres where household items can be disposed of. Additional information regarding the changes to rubbish and recycling collections is available on the local authority website.
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