Here's all you need to know about waste and recycling collection in Cowbridge over the Christmas period.

Black bin back restrictions lifted

Recognising the quantity of waste generated over the Christmas period, the Vale of Glamorgan Council is lifting black bag restrictions between Sunday 27 December and Friday 15 January.

This means the "maximum two back bags per household per collection" rule will not be enforced during this period.

Recycling

Dos:

-Do recycle food leftovers (including vegetable peelings and turkey carcasses) in your food waste bin.

-Do place Christmas cards and cardboard (without glitter) in your relevant recycling bags (white for paper, orange for card).

Don'ts:

-Don't place wrapping paper in recycling bags - it is not recyclable.

-Don't place glittery cards or cardboard in recycling bags - these can't either!

-The Council cannot collects fairy lights, sticky tape, bows, tinsel/decorations and polystyrene. Nub News recommends taking these to your nearest recycling centre after Christmas!

Changes to collection days[H2]

- Thursday 24 December - NO CHANGE

- Friday 25 December - MOVES TO - to Sunday 27 December

- Monday 28 December - NO CHANGE

- Tuesday 29 December - NO CHANGE

- Wednesday 30 December - NO CHANGE

- Thursday 31 December - NO CHANGE

- Friday 1 January - MOVES TO - Saturday 2 January

- Monday 4 January - NO CHANGE

[H2]Christmas tree recycling

The Vale of Glamorgan Council will collect Christmas trees from Monday 11 January to Friday 22 January on your black bag collection day.

- Only real trees can be collected.

- Remove decorations and soil.

- Cut down trees taller than six foot.

- Place on kerbside before 7.00am. If you miss this, arrange a garden waste collection or take to your nearest recycling centre.

Recycling centres opening days

The Vale's Household waste recycling centres (HRWCs) in Atlantic Trading Estate and Llandow Industrial Estate are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

To book an appointment click this link.