Bin collections will run as normal over the Christmas period, due to Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day all falling on weekends.

The council is encouraging residents to recycle as much as they can over the festive period.

This includes choosing wrapping paper that does not have glitter or foil on it, and to look out for the recyclable logo.

Most cards can be recycled, but ribbons or embellishments must be removed before.

The council said recycling that does not fit in the recycling bins can be left in clear plastic bags for collection.

Anyone expecting more food waste than usual over Christmas can order an extra food waste bin on the council’s website.

Real Christmas trees can be disposed of at Household Waste Recycling Centres. The centres will close from 2:30pm on December 24 and will reopen on December 28. They will also be closed on New Year’s Day.