Still time to apply for garden waste scheme
Residents are being reminded they can still apply for this year’s garden waste scheme.
Durham County Council has 17 collections over the year, starting in late March or early April, followed by fortnightly collections until November.
Thosewhosignupbefore Saturday, February 20, will receive all 17 collections during the year, dependentonGovernment advice on coronavirus.
Collections took placeonaSaturdayandMonday in 2020 due to coronavirusbutthecouncilishopeful that collection days will revert to weekdays in 2021.
Residents can sign up for afeeof£35viawww.durham. gov.uk/gardenwaste or calling 03000 26 0000.
Cllr Brian Stephens, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and local partnerships, said: “Over 65,000 residents signed up to the 2020 service which resulted in us collecting over 16,000 tonnes of garden waste.
“It is a very convenient way of disposing of garden waste and I’d urge anyone interested to sign up and take advantage of all 17 collection dates this year.”
Collection calendars and stickers will be provided to subscribed residents in advance oftheschemestarting.
Residents are reminded that garden waste collections do not take place during the winter months but people can still recycle their garden waste then by taking it to household waste recycling centres or composting it at home.
Collection information will be available before the scheme starts and can be found by visiting www.durham.gov.uk/MyDurham
This is Millie, a Great Dane who may be the oldest of her breed in the UK.
Although one of the biggest dog breeds, Great Danes don’t often live for as long as smaller canines with an average life expectancy of about eight to 10 years.
But Washington pooch Millie, who is more than
3ft tall when standing on all fours, is now 13 years and six months old.
The loving pup, who is owned by 37-year-old Craig McCann, has been a part of daughter Jess’s world for most of her life.
They’ve had giant Millie since she was a puppy and lives with her ‘sister’ Tilly, a Chihuahua, – making them true little and large duo.
The family are now trying to confirm if Millie is the oldest Great Dane in the UK with various organisations.