NO one would envy the people who have to organise dustcart rounds at Christmas.

But it did seem ill-advised to let so many people miss two bin collections over the festive season just gone.

There is no perfect solution, because altering people’s collection dates at Christmas can sow confusion. But refuse managers should be commended for deciding to try things differently in 2015.

And, of course, no flak should be directed at the bin crews themselves. They are among the hardest-working everyday heroes on our streets.