THE last green waste collections in Hambleton this year take place in the week of December 1, before being suspended over winter. Alternate green bin collections restart from February 23.

However, there will be a special green bin collection in the week commencing January 12 for garden waste and Christmas trees, which must be placed in the bin and chopped up so the lid can be closed.

Every household should now have received a bin tag listing refuse and recycling collection dates for winter, Christmas and bank holidays during 2015. If not, call 01609 779977 or check hambleton.gov.uk for collection dates.