Holiday Opening Hours

Christmas and New Year Public Holiday Arrangements

Find information about Council's operating hours for the Christmas and New Year period for:

Customer Service Centre | Waste Collection Services | Libraries | Shop Ryder Community Bus | Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre

Customer Service

Date Status
 Friday 13 December 2024 CLOSED from 11.30am
Tuesday 24 December 2024 (from 12noon) - Sunday 5 January 2025 CLOSED
Monday 6 January 2025 Resumes normal operating hours

For urgent enquiries, please call our after-hours service on 9952 8222.

Non-urgent requests can be logged online 24/7.

Waste Collection

Kerbside Bin Collection
Bin collection will operate on the usual days and will not be affected by the Christmas and New Year public holidays.

Bookings for the pre-booked Household CleanUp Service
Telephone bookings for the pre-booked Household CleanUp Service will be closed on the public holidays, however you will still be able to book online.

e-Waste Collections
e-waste Collections are closed on public holidays.

Bin Repairs/Replacements 
Bin Repair/Replacement services will not be available on public holidays.

Community Recycling Centre (CRC)
The Community Recycling Centre (CRC)  will be closed from Wednesday 25 December until Wednesday 1 January 2025. It will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025 at 8am. 

Problem Waste Recycling Stations
Please see individual stations for operating times.

Shop Ryder Bus Service 

Date Status
Sunday 22 December 2024 - Tuesday 7 January 2025 CLOSED
Wednesday 8 January 2025 Resume normal operating hours

Libraries 

Date Status
Friday 13 December 2024  CLOSED from 11.30am
Saturday 14 December 2024 Resume normal operating hours
Tuesday 24 December 2024 CLOSED from 12 noon
Wednesday 25 December 2024 - Wednesday 1 January 2025  CLOSED
 Thursday 2 January 2025 All libraries reopen, closing at 5.00pm
 Friday 3 January 2025 Resume normal operating hours

The after hours return chutes will be available at all libraries during the closure for your convenience. You can also make use of our online library services through the City of Ryde website at any time.

Gladesville Library Temporary Closure for Renovations

From Sunday 15 December 2024, Gladesville Library will be closed for refurbishment and bathroom accessibility upgrades. The library is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday 4 February 2025. While we deliver this facility upgrade, our regular patrons are invited to attend our other branches located at Ryde, Eastwood, North Ryde and West Ryde. 

Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre

Date Status
Saturday 21 December 2024 6.30am - 5.45pm
Sunday 22 December 2024 7.30am - 5.45pm
Monday 23 December 2024 CLOSED
Tuesday 24 December 2024 CLOSED
Wednesday 25 December 2024 CLOSED
Thursday 26 December 2024 CLOSED
Friday 27 December 2024 9.00am - 5.45pm
Saturday 28 December 2024 9.00am - 5.45pm
Sunday 29 December 2024 9.00am - 5.45pm
Monday 30 December 2024 9.00am - 5.45pm
Tuesday 31 December 2024 9.00am - 5.45pm
Wednesday 1 January 2025 9.00am - 5.45pm
Thursday 2 January 2025  5:30am – 8:45pm (resumes normal operating hours)