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# Everything you need to know about Christmas bin collections in Ipswich this year
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-christmas-bin-collections-in-ipswich-this-year/
- Published: 2024-11-27T14:21:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:29:18.000Z
- Description: The council has announced temporary changes to bin collections over the festive period. Make sure you don't miss yours.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Councils, #article, Ipswich Borough Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters**: The changes affect all households in Ipswich, and missing collection dates could mean waiting weeks for your next collection.

**The key changes**:

- If your black bin would normally be collected on Tuesday the 24th or Wednesday the 25th of December, it will now be collected a day earlier on the 23rd or 24th of December.
- If your black bin would normally be collected on Thursday the 26th or Friday the 27th of December, it will now be collected a day later on the 27th or 28th of December.
- Blue bin collections between the 1st and 3rd of January will be collected one day later than normal.
- Brown bin collections will be paused completely from the 23rd of December to the 6th of January.

![Christmas bin collection in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1732716650-christmas-bin-collections-in-ipswich-1.jpg)

Your black bin could be collected a day earlier or later than normal, depending on where you live (Ipswich Borough Council)

**Christmas tree disposal**: The council will collect real Christmas trees for free in January. Residents should:

- Remove all decorations
- Place trees next to brown bins
- Wait until collections resume on 7 January

**What they're saying**: Cllr Phil Smart, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Transport, says residents should "check changes to their bin collections early to avoid any confusion over the festive period."

**The bottom line**: Residents can [check online](https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/festive-bin-collections?ref=ipswich.co.uk) for further information about collection changes. Don't forget to mark the changes in your diary or calendar.

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