A North Devon Council bin lorry - Credit: NDC

North Devon Council is reminding residents that waste and recycling collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period. 

Residents are being asked to check the council's website to make sure they know when their waste and recycling collections will take place over the festive period so they don't miss out. 

As well as this, residents are being reminded that there will be no garden waste collections between Monday, December 27, and Friday, January 7, but that they will return to normal from Monday, January 10. 

Reminders of the do’s and don’ts of the council’s recycling service: 

Lead member for the Environment at North Devon Council, Councillor Netti Pearson, said: "We all know the amount of packaging and food waste that Christmas brings so it's important that we get rid of it correctly and carefully - that means reducing, reusing and recycling where we can. 

"It's important that we recognise the impact that waste can have on our environment so please, let's work together to recycle as much as possible this Christmas. If you're unsure about what goes in your bin, box or bag, please visit the council's helpful webpage. 

"Also please don't forget to present your rubbish and recycling for collection on your Christmas-season designated day, you can check the council's website if you're unsure." 

The council offices are closed from 2pm on 24 December. The Amory Centre will re-open at 9am on January 4 and Lynton House and The Ilfracombe Centre will re-open on January 5 at 9am. During this time, information about all council services can be found on their website. 

Full information about which items go in the bin, box or bag can also be found on the council website.

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