People are being reminded that there will be changes to waste and recycling collections during the Christmas period.

Households will have altered collections between Monday 23 December and Friday 3 January and flyers detailing the changes are being delivered to all borough homes in the lead up to Christmas.

Details of the altered collections are also available on the council’s website and by contacting Dudley Council Plus.

Waste and recycling should be placed outside for collection by 6.30am and residents are advised that collections may be earlier than usual during the Christmas period.

Residents who have recycling that doesn’t all fit in the container provided can place it in another suitable container for collection.

Any additional, bulky waste can be collected via the council’s chargeable bulky waste collection service. The household waste sites, located in Stourbridge and Coseley, also recycle a large number of items including Christmas trees and unwanted electrical goods.

Councillor Tracy Wood, cabinet member for environment and culture, said:

“We’re urging everyone to familiarise themselves with the altered collections during the Christmas period.

“Flyers detailing the changes will be delivered to all households and people can also check details online or with Dudley Council Plus.”

Collection calendars can be downloaded at www.dudley.gov.uk/recycling 

For more information on recycling and waste care in Dudley including opening hours for the household waste sites and bulky waste collection service call 0300 555 2345, contact dudleycouncilplus@dudley.gov.uk or visit www.dudley.gov.uk