Bin collections in Horsham over Christmas and New Year: What you need to know

Collections of recycling and waste will therefore be delayed by two days, according to Horsham District Council.

Collection crews will be working additional Saturdays to catch up on December 28, January 4 and January 11.

Meanwhile, garden waste collections will be suspended over the festive period and will resume on Tuesday January 7.

Dog bins and litter bins throughout the district will be emptied on December 24, 27 and 31.

The spokesman added: “No foil or glittery wrapping paper in your blue-top bins for recycling – do the scrunch test. If you can scrunch it and it doesn’t spring back it doesn’t contain plastic and can be recycled.

“Christmas cards, corrugated cardboard boxes, cardboard tubes and plastic trays can all be recycled in your blue-top bin.”

Residents can check their collection dates by logging on here: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/waste-recycling-and-bins/household-bin-collections/check-your-bin-collection-day