ALTHOUGH bin collections across Dudley borough are being affected over the Christmas period, residents can still take their festive rubbish to the Household Waste Recycling Centre.

The Birmingham Street tip in Stourbridge will be open every day except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

People can take a large number of items to the centre for recycling, including Christmas trees, packaging and unwanted electrical goods.

The site does however operate a permit scheme for those accessing the site with a van or trailer, including charity organisations.

Councillor Karen Shakespeare, cabinet member for environment, said: “Christmas and New Year is the time of year when a lot of excess waste is generated, which needs to be disposed of in a responsible way.

“The household waste recycling centre in Stourbridge is the ideal place to take it.

“They are able to take larger items, unwanted electrical goods as well as general excess waste. You can even throw away your wanted Christmas trees here after the festive period.

“The centre will be open as normal on most days, just closing on the main holiday days, so why not help us to keep the borough clean and tidy.”

For more information on Christmas collections and opening times visit www.recyclefordudley.org.uk, email dudleycouncilplus@dudley.gov.uk, or call 0300 555 2345.