Arrangements for Christmas refuse collection and recycling details

THERE will be no change to rubbish and recycling collections in Teesdale over the festive period.
The last day for bulky waste and white goods collections will be Friday, December 23, with the service resuming on Tuesday, January 3. To book a collection online, visit www.durham.gov.uk/bulkywaste
The council will once again be offering a collection service for real Christmas trees.
Bookings, for collection in the New Year, can be made by calling 03000 261000 or by visiting www.durham.gov.uk between Monday, December 19, and Sunday, 8 January.
Real Christmas trees can also be taken to any of the council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres. To check opening times, visit www.durham.gov.uk/hwrc
Anyone visiting a tip in a van, pick-up, mini-bus or towing a trailer will need to apply for a permit in advance by calling 03000 261 000 or visiting www.durham.gov.uk/householdpermit
If you require a waste permit for use over the Christmas and New Year period, apply before noon on Friday, December 16. Residents are also reminded to Bin it Right in order to reduce recycling contamination. Check which items should be placed where by visiting www.durham.gov.uk/whatgoeswhere