Blue paper bin collections to be cut to once every four weeks in Stockport
A major change is coming this month to blue bin collections in Stockport.
Blue paper bin collections will soon be cut to once every four weeks, rather than the current fortnightly pick-up.
The decreased service for paper and card collections will start on May 26, as part of the council's plan to manage pressure on its finances.
The change was agreed at the town hall's annual budget meeting in February.
A spokesperson said the council understands "how important bin collections are" for residents, and that it has been helping households prepare by sharing information ahead of the change.
"Like many councils, we're facing significant financial pressures, with most of our budget now supporting essential services for vulnerable residents," they added.
"These challenges mean we've had to make some difficult decisions, including changing our blue bin collection – used for paper and cardboard – to every four weeks from Monday, May 26.
"Updated recycling calendars, which include the new collection timetable, have been delivered to households and you can also check your bin day online."
To help residents cope with the new collection schedule, the council said 180-litre blue bins can be swapped for a larger 240-litre size, although this comes at a cost of £10 for each bin according to its website.
The change is the second major bin shake up in Stockport in recent months after the launch of the borough's new garden waste service.
Residents with green bins now need to buy a garden waste permit worth £59 to continue weekly garden waste collections up to March 31, 2026.
This move sparked huge controversy, with more than four thousand residents signing an online petition on the council's website against the charge.
Deputy leader Mark Roberts said in April that without the garden waste charge, the council would have faced major financial pressure.
He added: "The [garden waste] charge is projected to raise a surplus of £2m which will be used to keep libraries and leisure centres open, support social care, fight the never-ending deterioration of our roads and try to keep the streets clean.
"We take zero pleasure in making decisions such as this and we are aware that many residents feel strongly about this charge.
"However, as outlined above, the alternative path that the council would have to go down is far more unpalatable to our residents and would put our borough at serious financial risk."
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