During the Christmas period there's one change that we all forget to check. The dreaded Christmas bin collection dates. If you miss one, you can end up stuck with all that wrapping paper recycling and festive food scraps for weeks- so don't forget to write the changes down.
This year, the bin collections in the week leading up to Christmas are one day earlier and there are no changes between Christmas and New Year, except on Saturday 1 January, when the collection will take place one day later than usual.
As usual, the council advise you to put the bins out at 6.30am on your collection day and then bring in again as soon as possible after it has been emptied.
All rubbish should be placed in a wheelie bin before collection is due. / Image: Markus Spiske
The full changes to the 2021 Christmas Bin Collection Calendar are as followed:
Monday 20 December- one day early on Sunday 19 December
Tuesday 21 December - one day early on Monday 20 December
Wednesday 22 December - one day early on Tuesday 21 December
Thursday 23 December - one day early Wednesday 22 December
Friday 24 December - one day early Thursday 23 December
Saturday 25 December - one day early Friday 24 December
Sunday 26 December - no collections
Monday 27 December - no change to collection days
Tuesday 28 December - no change to collection days
Wednesday 29 December - no change to collection days
Thursday 30 December - no change to collection days
Friday 31 December - no change to collection days
Saturday 1 January - one day late on Sunday 2 January
Sunday 2 January - see above
Monday 3 January - back to usual timetable
Leeds recycles have issued this flyer to residents. / Image: Zero Waste Leeds
Household Waste and Recycling Centres are only closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, so you can take your large recycling items between these days.
To find out when your usual bin day is, you can visit the Leeds Government website. From here, simply input your postcode and the system will tell you when your black and green bins are due to be collected, as well as other useful information like how to order a new wheelie bin.
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M&S launches massive recruitment drive in Leeds with hundreds of jobs available
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Yorkshire.
With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.
M&S has announced it will recruit for plenty of new colleagues across the UK.
As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.
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New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.
Stores with vacancies span the whole of Leeds - including city centre, Moortown, Crown Point, White Rose Shopping Centre and Pudsey.
M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.
The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.
“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.
“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.
“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.
Leeds Christmas Market is getting two brand-new themed bars for 2026 – including a Scottish Highland Lodge
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Organisers of the Leeds Christmas Market have announced it will host two new bars for 2026.
Yes, we know it's only October...but is it too soon to be getting excited about Christmas? We think not.
The Leeds Christmas Markets are going to look a little bit different this year, as the owners of Thor's Tipi will be running the festivities at City Square for 2026.
Completely new for this year, the market on City Square will introduce two bars with different themes - a Scottish Highland Lodge and a Folie Ski Bar.
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Firstly, the Highland Lodge will welcome visitors into a spacious tipi filled with snug seating, twinkling lights, roaring fires and plenty of tartan.
Designed to welcome large groups, the lodge will have space for 280 guests inside and a further 100 outside, whilst the drinks menu will feature Highland favourites including Scottish beers and ales, a selection of whisky and even Iron-Bru.
Over at the Folie Ski Bar on Quebec Street, expect a relaxed festive retreat with the feel of an alpine chalet, complete with rustic wood detailing, fairy lights, faux fur throws and roaring fires.
The bar can accommodate 180 guests inside and 50 outside, serving mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, Kirkstall Brewery beers and a selection of low and no-alcohol drinks.
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THORS’s director, Amanda Monaghan said: “We’re excited to bring two new bar experiences to Leeds Christmas market this year. Having hosted THOR’s tipi in the city for many years, we’ve had plenty of practice creating festive spaces and entertainment, so we know what customers love.
“We’ve listened to lots of feedback on what people would like to see at the market and we want to make sure we give visitors and residents of Leeds plenty of reasons to stay with us long after they’ve finished their shopping or a day at the office.
“The new venues have been created to cater for all ages and tastes and will be perfect for passing visitors, after work drinks or planned Christmas get-togethers. From the lively Scottish spirit of Highland Lodge to the cosy alpine atmosphere at Folie, there’s going to be a spot for everyone to settle in and enjoy drinks by the fire and plenty of festive fun.”
Sophie Smith -
10th December 2021 
