ANGRY townsfolk were left with piles of festive rubbish after bin collections were axed at the start of the year.

Redditch Council announced last Wednesday there would be a delay in collections because of snow and ice around the town but the move led to many complaints from residents.

A council spokesman said all collections which were missed over the Christmas and New Year holiday were due to take place this week.

The council has asked all residents to put their bins on the kerbside by 7.30am on the day of collection.

For inquiries about refuse collections call 534048.