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Changes to bin collection days over Christmas and New Year

Your rubbish and recycling collection days may change during the festive period. Find out your bin collection day.

There will be no garden waste collections between 29 December and 9 January.

Find out about the Mayor of Guildford

Mayor's diary

If you have any queries about future events, email civicsecretary@guildford.gov.uk.
 

Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Howard Smith, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jane Tyson

 

Monday 22 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026

 

Monday 22 December

12:00             The Mayor, Councillor Howard Smith, accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Debbie Smith and family, attends Guildford Borough Council's Christmas at The Hive, Park Barn Centre, Guildford.

 

Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December

10:00             The Mayor visits Guildford Ambulance Centre, Tongham, to wish the crews a Happy Christmas.

12:00             The Mayor visits Guildford Police Station, Mary Road, to wish the team a Happy Christmas.

 

Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December

09:15             The Mayor visits Guildford Fire Station, Ladymead, to wish the crews a Happy Christmas.

10:00             The Mayor visits the Royal Surrey County Hospital A&E Department to wish the staff a Merry Christmas before visiting the Maternity Ward to present a gift to the family of the first-born baby.

 

New Year's Day, Thursday 1 January 2026

10:00             The Mayor visits the Royal Surrey County Hospital Maternity Ward to present a gift to the family of the first-born baby.