Mary Reid

I've just received a letter from Kingston Council telling me about the new rubbish and recycling arrangements from next week. 

I do know that, for many people, the day of the week when their rubbish and recycling is collected won't change. But in some parts of the borough there will be changes to both rubbish and recycling. Putting out the bins and green boxes is one of those things we do as habit so it will take some getting used to.

I live in one of the roads where the collection day will remain the same, so the letter looked a bit odd at first. But then I noticed that although recycling will still be collected fortnightly, it will skip a week as the new schedules settle down.

So do check your personal letter when it arrives.

There is also a leaflet giving the Christmas and New Year collection days.  And good news - Christmas trees will once again be collected for free and composted.  Just don't put out a plastic one...

Later

You can always check the collection dates by going to www.kingston.gov.uk.  Just key in your postcode on the left side.