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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Germany: Christmas 2025 Waste Collection Schedule Changes

 📅 Christmas 2025 Waste Collection Schedule Changes

ASP has adjusted collection days due to the Christmas holidays. Please ensure all bins are placed at the roadside, clearly visible, by 7 a.m. on the revised collection day at the latest.
Original DateHolidayRevised Collection Date
Thursday, Dec 25Christmas DaySaturday, Dec 20
Friday, Dec 26Boxing DaySaturday, Dec 27


♻️ Recycling Centre Opening Hours
Opening hours for the period "between the years" are also modified.

An der Talle Recycling Centre

Regular Hours: Open as usual on standard operating days.
  • Christmas Eve (Dec 24): Open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • New Year's Eve (Dec 31): Open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Driburger Straße Recycling Centre Closure: This centre will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 1, 2026, inclusive.

📲 Accessing Your Personalized Waste Calendar & Visual Aids

For the most accurate and visual information tailored to your specific address, the ASP recommends using their digital tools:

Official Website: You can access all current disposal dates and the opening hours of ASP facilities online on the ASP Paderborn website. Here you can find a street index and PDF downloads.

Mobile App: The free "mymuell.de" app provides reliable reminders for collection dates, a waste A-Z guide for sorting, and a location finder (with map) for the nearest containers and recycling centres. Download the app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
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