BIN collections due on the forthcoming bank holidays will take place at different times.

Refuse and recycling due to be collected on December 25 will be collected on December 28 while those expecting to put out bins and bags on Boxing Day will see workers call by for refuse on January 2 and recycling on January 9.

Collections due on January 1 for refuse and recycling will be collected on January 4.

Household recycling centres are open as normal over the Christmas period but closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Trade customers whose collections fall on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will receive letters.