Bin collection changes due to Bank Holiday

Portsmouth City Council and Havant Borough council confirm no collections will be made on Monday 19 September, with all collections that week being moved forward one day.

Following the announcement of a national bank holiday on Monday 19 September to mark the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be a number of changes to council services.

No waste collections will take place on Monday 19 September.  

Usual waste collection date

Updated waste collection date

Monday 19 September

Tuesday 20 September

Tuesday 20 September

Wednesday 21 September

Wednesday 21 September

Thursday 22 September

Thursday 22 September

Friday 23 September

Friday 23 September

Saturday 24 September

The Household Waste Recycling Centre will also be closed on Monday 19 September. 

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