Most council services are shut on 25 and 26 Dec and on 1 January, meaning changes to some collections.

Belfast City Council has few restrictions on its centres, unlike the neighbouring Ards and North Down.

A council says putting the wrong waste in recycling bins is costing it about £250,000 a year.

Edinburgh council plan to fit glass recycling bins with sensors in an effort to reduce the number of collections.

The council says residents can put extra waste and recycling out on their delayed bin days.

Researchers are using bin lorries fitted with trackers to identify "digitally excluded communities".

Biffa says the footage shows "reckless" drivers risking the lives of waste crews and others.

A local authority bucks the trend towards cutting black bag collections after residents' objections.