WREXHAM Council has issued a reminder to residents that green bins will be collected less frequently over the winter months.

Those signed up for the garden waste collections have been told that the service will be reduced over December, January and February.

According to the council, reducing the collections during these months 'frees up staff' to help them deal with any issues caused by the cold weather, such as gritting routes or general maintenance.

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A statement from Wrexham Council read: "Residents who are signed up to the garden waste collection service will still get at least one garden waste collection in each month from December-February.

"It’s advisable to check the bin calendars or sign up for our email alerts so you don’t miss any collections.

"The usual fortnightly collections will then resume in March, when demand increases, ready for the spring season.

The new bin and recycling collection calendars for 2022-23 are now up on the council's website.