In the next year a fee will be brought in for residents of Wolverhampton who require an extra bin. The first bin that all residents should already have was free of charge but the council have decided if a second bin is required then residents will have to pay extra.
Council bosses have described the charge as ‘good value for money’ as they won’t be making any profit from the scheme. The new bins will be green bins with brown lids and will be collected at the same time as other green bins. Member of the cabinet for city services, Councillor John Reynolds has said that the council had been inundated with requests for additional bins throughout summer. “We have come up with the figure of £35 which we consider to be good value for money for gardeners who require an extra bin”.
It was revealed that the council spend more than £50,000 providing new or replacement garden waste wheelie bins over the past 12 months. Amey, a waste collection company that works for the council, released figures showing that over 3000 green bins were provided over 2013/2014 costing £17.55 each.
The council’s spend on the 240 litre wheelie bins totalled at £54,530. Wolverhampton City Council spokesman Tim Clark stated that bins were replaced if they had been vandalised, subject to accidental damage or suffered from natural wear and tear.
The collection service visits 98,000 domestic properties in the city although only around 75% of households use the service. Around 80% of the total annual tonnage of garden waste is collected between April and October. Last month the council announced it was scrapping garden waste collections as of the start of
December to the end of March in a bid to save £80,000 a year. The move caused some residents asking for a reduction in their council tax payments.
Let us know what you think about paying for an extra bin and should there be a tax reduction for no Winter collection?
Is it a purple bin or a green bin with a brown lid confused.
Hi Allen,
This article is from 2014 when Wolverhampton council reported to be introducing a scheme for charging for a second wheelie bin. At the time this wheelie bin was to be green with a brown lid. I believe Wolverhampton Council are using a purple 240 litre wheelie bin for their new paid-for garden waste collection which will start in February 2019.
If you are looking for an additional or replacement wheelie bin we recommend you contact your local council first to check the size they collect and if they require a specific colour.
Once you have this information you can browse our range of wheelie bins here: https://www.direct2u.co.uk/wheelie-bins/wheeled-bins/2-wheeled-wheelie-bins.html
Kind Regards,
Direct2U
How can I apply for purple bin discount?
Hi Colin,
Thank you for your question. You will need to contact your local council to discuss a purple bin discount. Some councils charge for replacement or additional wheelie bin. You can shop our range of wheelie bins here: https://www.direct2u.co.uk/wheelie-bins/wheeled-bins/2-wheeled-wheelie-bins.html
But it’s always best to check with your local council what colour and size your require first.
Kind Regards,
Direct2U