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Extra bin collections in Byron over Christmas

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Byron Council has put on extra bin collections over the Christmas period, with locals allowed to put all three bins out on their regular collection day.

Collections will run as per usual, including on public holidays.

The Resource Recovery Centre in Myocum will have limited opening hours over the period, closing on December 25 and 26, and January 1 and 2.

It will be open on December 28, 29, 30 and 31.

Council’s service centre will be closed from 4pm on Friday 23 December to Tuesday 3 January 2023.

For more information visit Council’s website.

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