Everything you need to know about Christmas bin collections in Ipswich this year

Why it matters: The changes affect all households in Ipswich, and missing collection dates could mean waiting weeks for your next collection.

The key changes:

• If your black bin would normally be collected on Tuesday the 24th or Wednesday the 25th of December, it will now be collected a day earlier on the 23rd or 24th of December.

• If your black bin would normally be collected on Thursday the 26th or Friday the 27th of December, it will now be collected a day later on the 27th or 28th of December.

• Blue bin collections between the 1st and 3rd of January will be collected one day later than normal.

• Brown bin collections will be paused completely from the 23rd of December to the 6th of January.

Christmas tree disposal: The council will collect real Christmas trees for free in January. Residents should:

• Remove all decorations

• Place trees next to brown bins

• Wait until collections resume on 7 January

What they're saying: Cllr Phil Smart, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Transport, says residents should "check changes to their bin collections early to avoid any confusion over the festive period."

The bottom line: Residents can check online for further information about collection changes. Don't forget to mark the changes in your diary or calendar.