Christmas bins collection times seem to change every year - leaving many of us scratching our heads wondering when the next one will come.
The confusion is joined by piles of rubbish after Christmas Day as many of us battle with black bags full of cardboard boxes, wrapping paper and not to talk about the amount of food waste.
With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, it means there's also another bank holiday - today, Tuesday, December 27.
So once again, it takes a bit of working out to decipher when the refuse workers might actually come around.
Instead of asking your neighbour for help, or keeping a sharp eye on what others on your street might be doing - this guide could help you out.
While collection times differ from each council, it is likely most people will face an extra few days wait -with Wednesday 28 being one of the most likely days for the first collection after Christmas.
However, some councils did offer a Tuesday collection, such as Hammersmith and Fulham in London.
You can find your local council website using the tool on gov.uk and searching your postcode.
According to recent figures, Brits end up with an astronomical amount of waste every year.
Brits will use an average of 10-and-a-half metres of wrapping paper this Christmas – but less than half (44%) regularly stop to consider whether their gift wrapping is recyclable, a study has found.
One in five Brits admit they typically use their wrapping paper as fuel for the bonfire, while three in ten (31%) tend to just chuck it all in a black bin bag.
But a poll of 2,000 adults, who celebrate the season, found that half of Brits want to be more sustainable this Christmas – with two-thirds (67%) keeping doing their bit for the planet at the forefront of their mind over the festive season.
One in four believe their eco-efforts increase in the run-up to Christmas, with a third of eco-conscious respondents saying they will try to re-use their wrapping paper.
But the gift wrap only stands a second chance as long as it is rip-free and tape-free, and clear of any crinkles or folds.
A spokesman for Quality Street, which commissioned the research after switching its plastic wrappers to paper, said: “Wrapping gifts is such a big part of the run-up to Christmas.
“It helps you get into the festive spirit, and makes you excited to watch your loved ones unwrap their presents on the big day.
“The research revealed the sheer amount of wrapping paper many people use in their lifetime, and that a lot of it can go to waste.”
