 Final week of revised collection days
This week is the final week of revised collection days with crews catching up after the festive period.
Your collections will be a day later than normal this week and teams are working on Saturday (10 January) as the final catch up collection. You can check the list of revised collection dates on our website.
All collections return to normal from next Monday (12 January). Thank you for your patience and cooperation in recent weeks.
 How to recycle your Christmas tree
If you’re looking to recycle your real Christmas tree now the festive period is over you can:
Remember to check the tree is completely free of lights, tinsel and any other decorations.
Replant for next year
If your Christmas tree still has its roots, you can plant it outdoors.
Choose a cool, sheltered site with well‑drained soil and enough room for future growth. Acclimatise the tree for a week in a garage or porch so it can adjust from indoor warmth to outdoor temperatures.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than its height. Position the tree with the roots level with the soil surface, backfill with the loosened soil and water thoroughly.
Add mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk and stake in windy spots, making sure to water during dry spells.
Our next Warm Homes session is running at Twyford Library on Friday (9 January) from 10am to 12 noon. Get tips on keeping your home warm and reducing your energy costs.
 Get help with your New Year clear out
The New Year is often time for a clear out and some of our waste and recycling services can help:
If you’re planning some more significant improvements or changes to your home, don’t forget to check the new DIY waste disposal policies at the recycling centres.
Sustainability meetup marks third year
People, Planet, Pint will mark its third birthday at the Rose Inn in Wokingham on Thursday (8 January).
There will be speakers on nature restoration and citizen science, as well as a topical pub quiz and stories from the borough. It runs from 6pm to 8pm and is free to attend.
It's part of a wider series of sustainability and climate events which started during COP26 in 2021. Ithas grown into a global movement with 1,630+ events and 30,000 attendees worldwide.
The group usually runs on the first Thursday of the month and lists what's happening for each one on its event page.
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