Liverpool residents will once again be able to recycle their garden waste, with green bin collections restarting from Monday 24 February.
The service runs from the last week of February until the last week of November each year. Those who sign up for green bin collections can have their grass cuttings, dead plants, leaves, and small branches taken away. Collections are carried out on a fortnightly basis.
As well as clearing up excess garden material, the service puts unwanted green waste to good use and avoids inefficient incineration. Once collected, the waste gets taken away to be broken down at a dedicated recycling site and turned into compost.
The annual fee for the year ahead will remain at £50, which works out at £2.50 per collection. People who pay for multiple bins are entitled to a discount, with each household able to secure up to five bins.
Cllr Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Communities and Streetscene said: “Our green waste collection service continues to be good value for residents. It is convenient and can save multiple trips to recycling centres.
“Recycling garden waste properly is a great way to make a huge difference to the environment. Not only does it contribute to the sustainability efforts in our City, but it also has a much wider positive impact on reducing our carbon footprint nationally and even worldwide.
“As well as using our green waste service, residents have the option to buy and use home composters for the majority of their garden waste, which can then be used as a healthy fertiliser for plants at home.”
For more information, or to sign up, people can visit www.liverpool.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/pay-for-green-waste-collection.
