There will be no changes to rubbish and recycling collections in County Durham over the August Bank Holiday.

Collections will take place on the usual day during week commencing the 27th August.

Residents are reminded to check their calendar to find out whether to put out their rubbish bin or recycling bin and box for collection.

Garden waste collections will take place as usual. Bins should be put out for collection by 7am on the allocated day.

Residents can also find out their collection details by entering their postcode into My Durham on the Durham County Council website: www.durham.gov.uk