Christmas period means normal bin collections days could be different in Scotland. Before you throw out rubbish over the festive period, it's best to check when the binmen are picking up waste in your local area.
Scots are expected to use upwards of 19,000 miles of wrapping paper this Christmas, while a whopping 50,000 tonnes of food and drink is to be thrown away, according to Zero Waste Scotland.
If you have been shopping for presents online, it could mean recycling bins will be stuffed to the brim come Christmas Day.
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