Scotland Christmas bin collection 2022 as councils issue final dates - how to check

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Before the bins tip over with wrapping paper and the remnants of Christmas dinner, households in Scotland should get the last collection days in the diary.The festive season is a whirlwind accompanied by a mess of boxes and clutter that can quickly become a mountain.

With Christmas and New Year coming up fast, local councils have published their schedules.So to get ahead of a pile up of rubbish and recycling, here are some key dates to know.Christmas day and New Year's day both fall on a Sunday this year, which might interrupt your normal schedule.

Most councils won't collect on bank holidays, so you could end up waiting a few days.The day your bins are collected are up to your local council so you'll need to check its official website.

Local authorities may leave a tag on your bin or a leaflet through the door and will most likely alert residents on social media.For anyone with bulk excess waste, some recycling centres will be closed on Christmas and News Year's.However, residents may find not much will be different.