If you’re used to putting the bins out on autopilot, this is one routine that changes over Christmas.
Bin collections in Stone will move around between Saturday, 20th December 2025 and Saturday, 3rd January 2026, affecting green, blue and brown bins, plus blue bags.
With extra recycling, family visiting and the school holidays in full swing, it’s worth double checking your collection day so nothing gets missed. Bins should still be out by 7am on the revised dates.
Around 45 percent of household waste across the borough is recycled, and Christmas can push that even higher. There’s also guidance on what can be recycled, and where to compost real Christmas trees, on the council website – www.staffordbc.gov.uk/christmas-recycling-and-waste-arrangements-2025-2026
If you use the brown bin service in Stone, the cost for 2026 will be £43.50. Renewals can be done online or by contacting Stafford Borough Council on 01785 619402.
Has your bin day changed this year, or is yours staying the same?
