Council services over festive period

Published on 26 November 2025

Residents and visitors can stay connected with Council during the holiday season using emergency contact numbers and online resources.

Council hubs and libraries will close at 5 pm on Tuesday 23 December (Daylesford Library will close at 5:30 pm) and reopen as usual on Monday 5 January.

Bin collections

Thursday 25 December - no bin collections. 

Friday 26 December - your bin collection may be delayed by 24 hours.

Thursday 1 January - no bin collections.

Friday 2 January - your bin collection may be delayed by 24 hours.

Put your bins out as usual, they will be collected the following day.

Transfer stations

Thursday 25 December - closed.

Visitor Information Centres

Thursday 25 December - closed.

Swimming pools

Thursday 25 December and Thursday 1 January - closed.

Emergencies

For animal emergencies phone 0419 587 955.

For all other Council-related emergencies phone 0419 583 573.

Councillors and staff wish you a safe and happy festive period.