“Council staff have suggested some great ways you can reduce and recycle your Christmas waste,” he said.

These include provide rechargeable batteries and a recharger pack with any battery-operated gifts. It will save money and ensure that less batteries are used. 

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Batteries, CDs, DVDs and printer cartridges can be recycled via a Resource Recovery satchel available from council.

Avoid wasting food by planning ahead and serving smaller portions. Eat the leftovers with another feast on Boxing Day.

Compost your food scraps through your compost bin or worm farm.

Remember to recycle your paper Christmas wrapping, cards, cardboard boxes, bottles, cans, tins, milk containers, juice and custard cartons, foil trays and foil wrappers.

Keep in mind:

Do not put your general recycling in a plastic bag. Recyclables such as hard plastics, glass, cardboard, paper etc. should be kept loose in your recycling bin.

Soft plastics, such as cling wrap and plastic bags should be placed in a plastic bag and tied off before putting it in the recycle bin. Polystyrene, such as foam cups and packaging should also be placed in a plastic bag and tied off before putting it in the recycle bin.

“Christmas is a time for celebration, family and giving,” Cr Petty said.

“Please consider the environment and where all the additional waste will end up.”