RECYCLING and rubbish collections will not be taking place on Bank Holiday Monday (May 4).

Collection days will change across Somerset after the holiday and will be one day later than the usual schedule.

If a resident’s usual collection day is Monday, it will now take place on Tuesday, while Tuesday collections will be moved to Wednesday, and so on through the week.

For those who usually have a Friday collection, it will be rescheduled to Saturday (May 9).

Recycling centres which are usually open on a Monday will be open for the holiday from 9 am to 6 pm on May 4.

A Somerset Council spokesperson said: “To help manage the increased volume of recycling, residents are encouraged to make extra space in their recycling boxes by crushing and flattening their recyclables.

“This simple step can make a difference to help reduce the number of trips crews need to make to empty their vehicles.”

More information about what can be collected for recycling or collection day checks can be found on the council’s website.