Before the bins tip over with wrapping paper and the remnants of Christmas dinner, households in Scotland should get the last collection days in the diary.
The festive season is a whirlwind accompanied by a mess of boxes and clutter that can quickly become a mountain. With Christmas and New Year coming up fast, local councils have published their schedules.
So to get ahead of a pile up of rubbish and recycling, here are some key dates to know.
