CHRISTMAS tree collections in Shropshire will now only be for residents subscribing to the council’s green waste service, according to a reminder.

Anyone wanting their real trees collected at the end of the festive period will need to be officially signed upto the council’s service, which was introduced much to residents’ dismay.

The new opt-in garden waste service began on Monday, November 4 and householders must pay £56 per bin, per year if they want their garden waste bin to be collected.

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So far more than 63,000 households have subscribed to the service.

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Ian Nellins, Shropshire Council’s deputy leader and Cabinet member with responsibility for waste management, said the collection will be added to the service.

“This Christmas our waste collection crews will once again be collecting real Christmas trees and taking them away to be recycled,” he said.

“However, this year people must have subscribed to the garden waste service if they want their tree to be taken away.

“So, if you’re planning to buy a real tree, please remember to sign up for the service.

“I’m really pleased with the number of people that have subscribed so far and I want to thank everyone that has signed up.

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“Each subscription is generating income for the council that will ensure we can continue to provide essential services for those who need them.”

To subscribe and for more information about the garden waste collection service people should visit the Shropshire Council website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/gardenwaste

To subscribe by phone people should call 0345 520 7007 and select option 2.