Our offices will be closed for the festive period from 17:15 on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 29 December 2025 at 08:45. We will also be closed on New Year's Day.
You can make payments Online or via our 24 hour automated payment line - 03300 576 170.
For emergency calls throughout the holiday period, call 0800 833 162.
Revised Waste and Recycling Collections
See the graphics below for your revised collection dates. You can also check our online collections calendar.
Has your collection been missed? Email recycling@castlepoint.gov.uk
| Usual collection date | New collection date |
|---|---|
| Thursday 25th December | Saturday 27th December |
| Friday 26th December | Monday 29th December |
| Monday 29th December | Tuesday 30th December |
| Tuesday 30th December | Wednesday 31st December |
| Usual collection date | New collection date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 31st December | Friday 2nd January |
| Thursday 1st January | Saturday 3rd January |
| Friday 2nd January | Monday 5th January |
| Monday 5th January | Tuesday 6th January |
| Tuesday 6th January | Wednesday 7th January |
| Wednesday 7th January | Thursday 8th January |
| Thursday 8th January | Friday 9th January |
| Friday 9th January | Saturday 10th January |
Normal operation commences week beginning 12th January.
Housing and Homelessness
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Castle Point Borough Council would like to wish all residents a very happy and safe Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.