Warrington Borough Council will restart its paid garden waste collection service on 3 March 2026 for households across Warrington, Cheshire. This service helps residents clear out grass, flowers, plants, and hedge clippings every two weeks until 4 December 2026.
The cost for the green bin licence has been frozen at last year’s prices, meaning residents pay £43.50 if they sign up online. People who choose to arrange their collection over the phone or in person will pay a fee of £47.50 for the year.
The return of the garden bins comes just weeks before a new mandatory food waste collection service starts on 31 March 2026. This weekly service is being introduced to meet national rules, and families will use special small bins for their leftover food.
The council is keeping the garden waste price the same despite facing significant pressure on its own budget. The local authority has recently proposed a 7.48 per cent increase in council tax to help pay for local services in the coming year.
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