Published Date: Dec 8th, 2023
Most of Fife Council will be closed 25, 26 & 27 Dec 2023 and 1, 2 & 3 Jan 2024.
Out of hours support is still available when we’re closed. For example, if you need emergency support from social work, have an emergency housing repair, or require urgent information relating to a birth, death or marriage call 03451 55 00 99.
Scottish Welfare Fund grant applications can also be applied for online at www.fife.gov.uk/welfarefund However, please note these won't be processed until offices reopen after the holidays, on 4 January.
Recycling Centres are closed 25 & 26 Dec 2023 and 1 & 2 Jan 2024 and there are no bin collections on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 Dec 2023 and Monday 1 Jan and Tuesday 2 Jan 2024. Bins due to be emptied on these dates will be emptied on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 Dec 2023 and Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 Dec 2023 - please ensure your bin is out for 6am for collection. You can check your bin collection information at www.fife.gov.uk/bincollections.
Commercial waste bins due to be emptied on 25 and 26 Dec 2023, will be emptied over the following 2 days, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 Dec 2023. Similarly, commercial bins due to be emptied on 1 and 2 January 2024, will be emptied on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 Jan 2024.
There are no special uplifts from Friday 22 Dec 2023 until they restart on Monday 8 Jan 2024. You can recycle your real Christmas tree for free, by cutting it up and putting it in your brown bin or placing beside your brown bin in lengths no longer than 6 feet.
There are plenty ways to stay in touch with the council this winter:
Online - www.fife.gov.uk/winter for the latest news and information on how to stay safe during winter
Follow us - on facebook.com/fifecouncil and twitter.com/fifecouncil
Listen on - Kingdom FM - 95.2 & 96.1/ Forth One - 97.3 / Tay FM - 96.4 & 102.8 / K107 FM
Call us on - 03451 55 00 99 (out of hours)
We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday.