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When will my rubbish be collected over Christmas? Latest bin collection dates for Shropshire, Telford and Powys

Bin collections across Shropshire are set to change during Christmas and the New Year - here are all the dates so you can make sure your bin gets collected.

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Both Shropshire Council, Telford & Wrekin Council and Powys County Council have announced amendments to their usual bin collection schedules over the festive period.

Both of the local authorities have announced changes to collections between December 21 and January 4, with some collections earlier than normal, while some will be later than normal, and some will stay the same.

Changes come into effect from Saturday, December 21, and collections will return to normal on Monday, January 6.

Picture: Shropshire Council
Picture: Shropshire Council

Shropshire Council has urged residents to sign up for its garden waste collection service if they want their garden bin to be emptied, and their real Christmas tree to be taken away

Meanwhile, Telford & Wrekin Council reminded residents that its household recycling centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day.

Here is everything you need to know about when your rubbish will be picked up: 

Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Council areas

Collection due: Monday, December 23 - revised collection date: Saturday, December 21

Collection due: Tuesday, December 24 - revised collection date: Monday, December 23

Collection due: Wednesday, December 25 - revised collection date: Tuesday, December 24

Collection due: Thursday, December 26 - revised collection date: Friday, December 27

Collection due: Friday, December 27 - revised collection date: Saturday, December 28

Collection due: Monday, December 30 - No change

Collection due: Tuesday, December 31 - No change

Collection due: Wednesday, January 1 - revised collection date: Thursday January 2

Collection due: Thursday, January 2 - revised collection date: Friday, January 3

Collection due: Friday, January 3 - revised collection date: Saturday, January 4

Further information can be found on Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council's websites. 

Powys County Council region

The local authority issued a reminder to residents that said: "Please put your containers out on the usual day by 7.30am.

"Crews will not return for any boxes/bins/bags that are placed out late. If this happens, take your recycling and rubbish back in until the next collection day. Alternatively you can take recycling to your nearest household waste and recycling centre."

Collection due: Monday, December 23 - revised collection date: Sunday, December 22

Collection due: Tuesday, December 24 - revised collection date: Monday, December 23

Collection due: Wednesday, December 25 - revised collection date: Tuesday, December 24

Collection due: Thursday, December 26 - revised collection date: Friday, December 27

Collection due: Friday, December 27 - revised collection date: Saturday, December 28

Collection due: Monday, December 30 - No change

Collection due: Tuesday, December 31 - No change

Collection due: Wednesday, January 1 - revised collection date: Thursday January 2

Collection due: Thursday, January 2 - revised collection date: Friday, January 3

Collection due: Friday, January 3 - revised collection date: Saturday, January 4

Residents can visit Powys County Council's website and use its online bin day checker to find the revised festive collection dates.