East Dunbartonshire Council has announced when residents can expect their bins to be emptied over the Christmas period.

Councillor Paul Ferretti, Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: "Over the Christmas period, most of us are out of our normal routine and it can be easy to forget about things like bin collections, especially if they fall on a different day.

“So, I’d encourage all households who will be affected by these temporary changes to mark their calendars with the new dates and be well organised.

“Please ensure you have put the right stuff in the right bin and also have your bin out for collection the night before your revised collection day as this will allow our crews to get through the collections as quickly as possible.

Bin collection dates have changed for many across East DunbartonshireBin collection dates have changed for many across East Dunbartonshire (Image: Getty Images) "As ever, our Waste teams will be working hard to ensure that disruption during the festive season is kept to a minimum and that collections affected by the public holidays are swiftly caught up upon.

“In addition to the kerbside collections, I would encourage people to make use of our recycling sites throughout the area for the extra waste that can be generated at this time of year.”

East Dunbartonshire Council reveals when bins will be emptied over Christmas

East Dunbartonshire Council has said that a number of bin collection days will be moved to accommodate the festive period.

Normal Collection Day: Wednesday, December 25

Festive Collection Day: Friday, December 27

Normal Collection Day: Thursday, December 26

Festive Collection Day: Saturday, December 28

Normal Collection Day: Wednesday, January 1

Festive Collection Day: Friday, January 3

Normal Collection Day: Thursday, January 2

Festive Collection Day: Saturday, January 4

The council added that the Mavis Valley Refuse and Recycling Centre will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, January 1 and January 2. 

Over the rest of the festive period, the site will be open between the hours of 8am and 5pm from Monday to Friday and between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

There are a number of sites for disposing of real Christmas treesThere are a number of sites for disposing of real Christmas trees (Image: Getty Images)

How do I dispose of my real Christmas tree in East Dunbartonshire?

Those wishing to dispose of their real Christmas tree can do so from Friday, January 3 to Sunday, January 12.

These are the following skip locations: 

  • William Patrick Library car park, Kirkintilloch
  • Mavis Valley Recycling Centre, Bishopbriggs
  • Milngavie Community Education Centre, Milngavie

Those with a 2024 Garden Waste Permit can call the local authority's customer service team on 0300 123 4510 to arrange for a collection.