Edinburgh tip guide
Edinburgh tips at Christmas and New Year
Planning a tip trip over the festive period? Here are Edinburgh's dates, checked against City of Edinburgh Council pages on 30 October 2026.
Quick answer
- Edinburgh tips are shut on 25 and 26 December 2026 and 1 and 2 January 2027
- Otherwise open seven days a week, by appointment
- Garden waste has a pause from 14 December 2026 to 10 January 2027
- The council policy also says 3 January may be closed
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Dates
| Date | Seafield, Sighthill and Craigmillar |
|---|---|
| 25 and 26 December 2026 | Closed |
| 1 and 2 January 2027 | Closed |
| 3 January 2027 | The council policy says sites may be closed. Check when you book |
| Other days | Open for booked appointments |
The council also says a centre can close at short notice in an emergency or severe weather.
Planning
- Book early, since every vehicle needs an appointment: see tip booking
- Vans and trailers only get the 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm slots: see van and trailer rules
- Same-day slots often appear after cancellations
Garden waste and trees
There are no garden waste collections from 14 December 2026 to 10 January 2027. Christmas trees are accepted on the first January collection.