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Wirral Council proposes reducing green bin collections to every three weeks
Overview
Wirral Council is considering changing green bin collections from fortnightly to every three weeks for approximately 142,000 households, a move estimated to save £1.2m annually. A public consultation will run from 14 October to 24 November, with a final decision expected in 2027.
Key points
- Green bin collections could be reduced from every fortnight to every three weeks.
- The proposal could affect around 142,000 households and save roughly £1.2m a year.
- Weekly food waste collections have reduced general rubbish volumes in green bins.
- A public consultation is scheduled from 14 October to 24 November, with a final decision expected in 2027.
- Grey recycling bins, weekly food waste collections, and brown garden waste bins are unaffected.