Christmas and New Years hours 2019
Wednesday 11 December 2019
Over the Christmas and New Year period, some of our hours will be different. See below for changes.
Customer service
| Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December | 8.30am to 2pm |
| Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day, Thursday 26 December | Closed |
| Friday 27 December | Regular hours resume |
| New Year's Day, Wednesday 1 January 2019 | Closed |
When we are closed, you can complete most customer service requests online. Or call our after-hours team on 9205 5555 to report a council emergency.
Rubbish and recycling bin collection
There will be no bin collections on Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December. Collections on this day and for the rest of the week will be different to usual.
| Regular collection day | |
| Tuesday 24 December | Collection will take place as normal |
| Wednesday 25 December | Collection will take place on Thursday 26 December instead |
| Thursday 26 December | Collection will take place on Friday 27 December instead |
| Friday 27 December | Collection will take place on Saturday 28 December instead |
| Saturday 28 December | Collection will take place as normal |
| Tuesday 31 December | Collection will take place as normal |
| Wednesday 1 January | Collection will take place as normal |
Recycling drop-off centre
Our recycling drop-off centre in Clifton Hill will will operate on an adjusted schedule over the holiday period.
| Friday 20 December | 8.30am – 12pm |
| Monday 23 December | 8.30am – 3.45pm |
| Tuesday 24 December | 8.30am – 12pm |
| Wednesday 25 December | CLOSED |
| Thursday 26 December | 8.30am – 3.45pm |
| Friday 27 December | 8.30am – 3.45pm |
| Saturday 28 December | 9am – 4.45pm |
| Sunday 29 December | 9am – 4.45pm |
| Monday 30 December | 8.30am – 3.45pm |
| Tuesday 31 December | 8.30am – 3.45pm |
| Wednesday 1 January | CLOSED |
Yarra Libraries
Our libraries will have reduced opening hours over the holiday period. View the timetable.
Returns chutes will be available at all libraries and items can be renewed online.
Yarra Leisure
Our leisure and recreation centres will have modified opening hours and group fitness timetables over the holiday period. View the details.