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Local support and FAQs over the festive period

Every year organisations across the city inspire us by providing services around the festive period; despite the challenges, this year is no different.

Festive Directory GCVS 2022

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) have compiled a Festive Directory of support available across Glasgow this festive period, including:

  • warm places;
  • meals/food provision;
  • winter clothing;
  • helplines & advice.

Please follow the link above to learn more about what support is available across Glasgow this festive period.

Festive Refuse Collection

As we look forward towards the festive period, it’s important to keep in mind that the collection day for your bins may be affected if it falls on a public holiday.

If your bins are normally collected on a Sunday or Monday, they will be collected on the following Tuesday/Wednesday –

Festive Rubbish Collection 2022

For households with a brown bin, real Christmas trees can be placed in your bin for kerbside collection. Please note potential change of date if your scheduled collection falls on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January.

There is also information on bulk/excess waste, arrangements for flatted properties as well as what residents can do if they want to recycle a real Christmas tree. Find out more about festive refuse collection on the council's website.

Winter Gritting

As we enjoy a reprieve from the freezing temperatures, it’s always a good idea to keep in mind where the nearest grit bin is.

Glasgow City Council has shared their plans on winter gritting and how they will keep the city moving - find out more here

Grit bins

Helpful information is on their website to help with locating your nearest grit bin. You can also fill out a form to request a refill of grit through the council website.

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