West Fifers are being reminded that will see their brown bins collected every four weeks, instead of fortnightly, from December.

This change will take place over the winter starting from December 10 and two-weekly collections will resume again on March 4, 2019. 

Across the winter months Fife Council money will save and maximise resources at a time when there is less demand to pick up garden waste.

It's the only bin that is changing in collection frequency and the decision was taken by the committee back in January.

Residents should visit Fife Council's website www.fifedirect.org/bincalendar to access their updated calendar with collection dates. 

A recent survey showed that less than 7% of Fife residents placed their brown bin out every two weeks during the winter.

Fife Council say it also means that the council’s recycling points will be serviced more often, particularly during the busy festive season and there isn’t a problem storing food waste over a longer period over cooler months.

As always, the waste should only be placed in compostable liners or newspaper and the bin lid should be kept closed.