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Christmas and New Year

Changes to services over Christmas and New Year

Most non critical services close from Monday 24 December 2012 and reopen on Wednesday 2 January 2013
If you have any emergencies please contact us.  Staff are taking unpaid leave as part of substantial savings the council needs to make due to a reduction in our funding.

This page will keep you up-to-date with important information about service changes and suggestions of fun festive activities to do over the holidays.

binChanges to bin collections

There will be changes to your refuse and recycling collections.  Please ensure you're clear on when to put your bins out for collection.


recycleChristmas recycling

Make sure your bins don't overflow and see what festive waste can go in which bin.

 


Real Christmas treeBuy an environmentally friendly Christmas tree at Bowlee Nursery

You can buy a specially selected sustainable trees at Bowlee Nursery Christmas trees.


Christmas treeGive your tree a new life - recycle it!

When the festivities are over, recycle your real Christmas tree at one of our Christmas tree recycling points.


santa sackChristmas shopping in Rochdale

There’s a great Christmas market from 19 – 22 December on Lower Yorkshire street, plus enjoy an independent Christmas by taking part in an IndieXmas shopping crawl.

presentChristmas opening times

Whether you're visiting a library, council customer information point, housing office, leisure centre or other council service over the holidays, please check their opening times.


snowflakeSnow and adverse weather conditions

Check for sudden changes to services plus get updates on weather, gritting, roadworks and more.


Love food hate waste logo.Love Food Hate Waste

Before you do your big Christmas food shop, see how much cash you can save by going to the Recycle For Greater Manchester website and click on Love Food Hate Waste.


Avoid food poisoning at christmasAvoid food poisoning this Christmas

Cook the perfect Christmas turkey with our tips on defrosting and cooking poultry safely, and how to store leftovers.


Wind turbineChristmas energy saving tips

Lots of tips to save on your energy bills this Christmas.