Rubbish collections in Brighton and Hove will take almost four weeks to get back to normal after Christmas, according to the council.
They will be knocked out of kilter by Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Saturday.
And they will be further affected by bank holidays on Monday 27 December, Tuesday 28 December and Monday 3 January.
“Normal collection days will resume from the week beginning Monday 24 January,” Brighton and Hove City Council said.
More snow, the council said, could exacerbate the situation.
The recent snow had already disrupted routine collections, with refuse staff being diverted to help grit and clear roads and pavements of snow and ice.
The council added: “As always, the recycling crews will collect as much recycling as you have and any excess can be put into carrier bags.
“Please ensure your glass is separated.”
The Christmas and new year schedule is set out below until the Friday before normal collections are due to resume.
Usual collection day Rescheduled collection day
Monday 27 December Wednesday 29 December
Tuesday 28 December Thursday 30 December
Wednesday 29 December Friday 31 December
Thursday 30 December Tuesday 4 January
Friday 31 December Wednesday 5 January
Monday 3 January Thursday 6 January
Tuesday 4 January Friday 7 January
Wednesday 5 January Saturday 8 January
Thursday 6 January Monday 10 January
Friday 7 January Tuesday 11 January
Monday 10 January Wednesday 12 January
Tuesday 11 January Thursday 13 January
Wednesday 12 January Friday 14 January
Thursday 13 January Saturday 15 January
Friday 14 January Monday 17 January
Monday 17 January Tuesday 18 January
Tuesday 18 January Wednesday 19 January
Wednesday 19 January Thursday 20 January
Thursday 20 January Friday 21 January
Friday 21 January Saturday 22 January
