Additionally, Arkwright Street Recycling Centre will also remain open as usual on the day, which was declared as a bank holiday.

In Oldham, bin collections mostly went ahead as normal on the Jubilee bank holiday earlier this year.

What other places are doing

In adjacent Tameside borough, bin collections have been completely suspended on Monday in order to allow bin workers to "pay their respects" and to ensure the noise of bin collections does not "disturb the peace and opportunity for quiet reflection" – with collections on Tuesday and Wednesday instead.

Tameside tips remain open on Monday.

In Manchester, bin collections will be going ahead but only until 11am, to prevent disruption to people watching the funeral – meaning food waste and garden waste won’t be collected until five days later.

Nationwide, the picture varies – with some councils opting to pick up bins a few days earlier.

What Oldhamers think

Some Oldham residents were not happy with the news.

Shaw resident Jane Blades said: “I just believe as this is a ‘one off’ bank holiday bin collections should be suspended.

“Observing a two-minute silence isn’t appropriate.”

Commenting on Facebook, Nick Bailey said: “Wow, this is outrageous that our council are still allowing bins to be collecting and also the tip is still opening.

“Have a bit more respect Oldham Council and do your bit to pay respects for the beloved passing of the Queen.

“This upsets me seeing this statement.”

Joan Hughes commented: “Give the workers a day off.”

However, others were less concerned by the announcement.

David Keegan commented: “If the bins did not get emptied people would be complaining. You just can’t win.”

Commenter Wendy Wood added: “I appreciate it! Thank you!”

Oldham Council responds

Responding to a request for comment, Cllr Jean Stretton, Oldham Council cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: “National mourning guidelines state that services can continue as normal.

“Waste and recycling services are seen as essential by many residents and businesses, which is why, local authorities, including nine out of 10 in Greater Manchester, are continuing with them on Monday.

“If collections days are missed, they can have public health implications. It also means rounds have to be picked up on other days, and therefore, further inconveniencing Oldham residents.”

The Royal view

Nationwide, The Telegraph has reported that Royal sources want organisations to balance commemoration with the need to cause "minimum disruption" to the country on the day of the funeral.

Some organisations have already made U-turns on controversial decisions, such as Center Parcs – which had planned to force holidaymakers to leave their accommodation on the day of the funeral, offering partial refunds to those affected.

Now, Center Parcs has said guests can remain on site.