Locals to register ahead of garden waste bin changes

Households in Peterborough will need to re-register for garden waste collections as the council prepares to launch a new subscription system.

The city council said residents must sign up again on the online platform to ensure their brown bins continue to be collected after 27 April.

From 15 April, the authority will also introduce a 12-month payment option, giving people the opportunity to spread the cost across the year. The annual fee remains unchanged at £58 for one brown bin, with an additional £31.50 for a second.

Charlotte Palmer, Peterborough's service director for environment and climate change, said the updated system would offer greater convenience for households.

"We appreciate people's patience while we introduce this improved system, which is designed to make managing your garden waste subscription easier and more flexible going forward," she said.

"If you have any questions about the changes or need help with signing up, please do not hesitate to contact us."

Residents who have subscribed for the service will have their brown bins emptied on the same week as their black refuse bins, with fortnightly collections running until 23 April 2027.

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