ROSSENDALE Council has announced five official drop-off points where residents can recycle their unwanted Christmas trees.

People will be able to dispose of trees in an environmentally friendly way at the Riverside Civic Hall car park in Market Street, Whitworth; Stubbylee Park, Bacup; Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall; John Street car park, Haslingden, and the recycling centre in Bury Road, Edenfield, until January 12.

A council spokesperson said those bringing their trees to the designated drop-off points should first remove all lights and other decorations before leaving their tree.

They should not leave any artificial trees.