Garden Waste Subscriptions are now closed..... you will be able to re-join after the winter break. 

Why do we charge for the service

The council introduced a charge for the service in summer 2017. The decision was not taken lightly. Unfortunately, like many other local authorities across the country, the council can no longer afford to provide this non statutory service without introducing a charge. The council faces significant financial pressures over the next three years and is facing a budget deficit of £4.5 million.

Residents can choose to “opt in” to the service. The cost (£30 per year) is in line with other local authorities that already charge for garden waste collection.

The council will only collect garden waste bins from those residents who have paid the subscription charge.

If you have a query about the Garden Waste service -

Complete this enquiry form

Need to return your garden bin

If you have a garden waste bin and you do not intend to subscribe to the service, the Council will come and collect your garden bin.

Complete our return garden waste bin online form

Interested in Home Composting

20% of the average household dustbin is comprised of organic material.

You can contribute to the amount of waste that is disposed of in landfill sites throughout the country by composting what you can. 

Buy a composter on-line

Composting schemes in Lancashire