COUNCILS across Greater Manchester have revealed their plans for bin collections over the festive period. 

There are some different dates for collections this year for residents to be aware of – with Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day all falling during the week.

The majority of town halls have confirmed Bank Holiday collections will be hit, with alternative collection days in place.

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For Wigan and Leigh, bin collections will be one day later between December 26 and December 30.

Green bin collections will be suspended from Boxing Day until Friday January 5, they will resume on the week commencing Monday, January 8.

Recycling centres will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Open every other day 9am-5.45pm.