Warrington residents unlikely to see free garden waste collection due to funding challenges.
It costs £47.50 to sign up via phone or in person. Online sign-up costs £43.50. A council person said they have 10,406 subscriptions already.
Someone asked if the service could be free again. The council gets less money from the government each year. This affects core services.
They lack funds for free garden waste collection. They charge a fee to keep it going. Free service provision seems unlikely in the future. People who use it fund this service specifically.
The council understands cost increase concerns during tough times. They try hard to keep the service affordable for everyone.
There are ways to save money, though. Sign up online; it costs less than signing up in person. Libraries offer online help, if needed.
Share a green bin with your neighbor to save money. One of you pays, then split the cost. You can take waste to recycling centers. Composting is also an option.