As Christmas fast approaches it might be time to check if there are any changes to bin collection dates across the North East over the festive period.

The Christmas season is a time when bins fill up fast and with bin collection dates altered, this can sometimes lead to some confusion.

Not knowing when to put your bins out or missing a collection date can leave your bin unusable for weeks.

However, there is no need to worry as we outline bin collection times across the region.

So whether you live in Darlington or County Durham, here is everything you need to know ahead of the big day.

County Durham Bin Collections this Christmas 

Durham council has shared that bin collection times will be changing, sharing: "Bin collections will take place one day later than normal from Tuesday 27 December to Friday 30 December, starting from Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 December."

They also added that normal collections will resume on Tuesday 3 January. 

You can find out more via the website. 

Darlington Bin Collections this Christmas 

Darlington council have shared the amended bin collection times for the local area. 

They stated on their website: "Bank holidays don’t affect bin collections except at Christmas and New Year."

Across the festive period, there is little change in bin collection. 

You can check your local times and what bins will be collected via the website, just enter your postcode.