Bin collections to largely go ahead as normal over Christmas
Waste and recycling collections will largely go ahead as normal over the festive period, with one small change for people due to put their bins out on Boxing Day.
Flyers are being sent out to borough residents advising when their bin and recycling collections will take place over Christmas and New Year.
There is only one change this year – those with bin and recycling collections due to take place on Boxing Day (Mon Dec 26) should instead put their waste out on Christmas Eve (Sat Dec 24).
All other collections will go ahead as normal.
The other side of the flyer lists 2023 recycling dates so people can see at a glance when their bags and bins need to be put out.
Councillor Shaz Saleem, cabinet member for highways and public realm, said:
We know how important bin and recycling collections are to people, especially over Christmas where we tend to have a lot more waste to put out.
I am pleased therefore to report that for the overwhelming majority of the borough, waste and recycling collections will go ahead as normal over the festive period.
People who normally have collections on a Monday need to note the earlier collection time on Christmas Eve.
Loads of items can be recycled, reused or reduced, including cards, wrapping paper, cardboard packaging, boxes and plastic bottles, so please consider what you can do to help recycle.
Our crews are a credit to us, going out on the roads tirelessly in all weathers to make sure our bins are collected. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all of their hard work.