Wirral Council considers three-weekly green bin collections

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 19:19 · Archive

Wirral Council is consulting on moving green bin collections from fortnightly to every three weeks.

Wirral Council is consulting on a proposal to change green bin collections from fortnightly to every three weeks. Green bins are used for non-recyclable household waste. The council says the change is feasible because the introduction of weekly food waste collections has significantly reduced the volume of non-recyclable waste households need to dispose of, and because food waste, a major cause of smells and hygiene concerns, is no longer stored in green bins.

The council considered alternative options, including replacing all household green bins with smaller containers while maintaining the current collection schedule. However, the council says this would involve significant costs and service disruption. The proposed three-weekly collections is the most cost-effective option. The move is expected to save around £1.2m a year in collection costs and avoid significant added costs associated with the disposal of non-recyclable waste.

The proposal affects approximately 142,000 households in Wirral that receive green bin collections. Properties using sacks or communal bulk waste bins would not be affected. The changes would be introduced in phases, with residents given advance notice. The public consultation runs from 13 October to 23 November, and any changes are expected to come into force next year.

How it is being reported

• Major changes could be made to Wirral bin collectionsThe major changes would come into force next yearLiverpool Echo · 8 Oct, 18:45
• Wirral Council considers changing green bin collections to every three weeksWirral Council consults on three-weekly green bin collections, with food waste and recycling unchanged. Have your say from October 13 to November 23.Wirral Globe · 8 Oct, 18:25

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