Christmas Bin Collection Changes: Check Your Dates Now
Major changes to bin collections across the UK start this week due to Christmas holidays. Residents must check revised schedules to avoid service disruptions and potential fines.
Major changes to bin collections across the UK start this week due to Christmas holidays. Residents must check revised schedules to avoid service disruptions and potential fines.
Birmingham City Council announces Christmas bin collection changes for 2025. Find new dates for Christmas and Boxing Day pickups, plus rules for tree recycling and extra waste.
Birmingham City Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Check the new schedule and find out when to put your bins out.
Walsall Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Find out your new collection day and rules for extra waste.
The Royal Horticultural Society warns pigeons are damaging winter crops. Experts reveal homemade repellents using scents like peppermint and garlic to deter them.
Gardeners' World host Monty Don reveals why his iconic Longmeadow garden is a perpetual work in progress. Discover the story behind the two-acre Herefordshire haven he created with his wife since 1991.
UK households are asked to leave cranberries off their Christmas plates to help garden birds survive the frosty winter. Experts reveal festive foods to share and avoid.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
Birmingham residents face more missed bin collections after protests at a council depot. The city's long-running industrial dispute continues to cause disruption. Read the latest updates.
Planning Inspectorate dismisses appeal for eight apartments in Blackheath, upholding Dudley Council's refusal. The scheme was deemed too dense and a risk to pedestrian safety.
New government planning proposals could see residential gardens used for new homes. Read the full details of the consultation and the political row it has sparked.
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Plan your festive post! Royal Mail confirms delivery and collection dates for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day 2025. Find out when services stop and restart.
A hands-on review of Gtech's cordless lawnmower, hedge trimmer, and grass edger. We tested them in a real garden to see if the performance matches the premium price tag.
A Worcester woman must tear down a two-storey garden building after neighbours complained. The council refused retrospective planning permission for the 'eyesore'.
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
Major new bin collection rules are set for 2026, requiring households to separate waste into four containers. Learn how the changes will affect you and boost recycling.
UK households warned to check garden sheds for banned metaldehyde slug pellets. Storing or using them is now illegal and could result in a fine. Check and dispose safely.
UK households warned over festive garden waste disposal. Dumping natural decorations risks £1,000 fines and harms wildlife. Check your local council's Christmas collection schedule now.
Dobbies Garden Centre in Moreton Park, Shropshire, has completed a major refurbishment just in time for Christmas, featuring a new coffee shop, expanded restaurant, and revamped play area.
Winter's heavy rain can drown gardens. Award-winning designer Tom Massey shares six practical, expert tips to improve drainage, choose resilient plants, and prevent waterlogging.
Families can visit a magical reindeer grotto at Planters Garden Centre in Tamworth, just 20 minutes from Birmingham. Meet Santa, see Swedish reindeer, and enjoy festive crafts. Open weekends in December and Dec 22-24. Book now!
Striking bin workers in Birmingham have blockaded the Atlas depot, causing major delays and likely missed collections. The bitter dispute over pay and conditions continues to disrupt the city.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
Solihull Council plans a new crackdown on fly-tipping after reporting over 3,000 incidents last year. Discover the new strategy and how residents can help.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.