Warrington Bin Days Now Include a Weekly Food-Waste Collection
Check your exact address before putting a container out. Warrington now combines fortnightly black and blue wheelie-bin collections with weekly food waste and an optional fortnightly green garden-waste service.
The practical rules that cause most problems are simple: use the correct container, keep the lid closed, make the collection point accessible and have everything ready by 6:30am.
Warrington Bin Collection 2026: Quick Answer
Use Warrington Borough Council’s address checker for the exact next collection.
Food waste is collected every week. Black rubbish and blue recycling are normally collected every two weeks. Subscribed green garden bins are also emptied every two weeks during the 2026 garden-waste season.
| Service | Normal frequency | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Food caddy | Weekly | Household food scraps and leftovers |
| Black bin | Every 2 weeks | Residual household rubbish |
| Blue bin | Every 2 weeks | Mixed household recycling |
| Green bin | Every 2 weeks during paid season | Garden waste with active subscription |
Important 2026 change: the separate weekly food-waste service launched on 31 March 2026. The normal black-bin collection remains fortnightly.
How to Check Your Warrington Bin Collection Day
Do not rely only on a street name, neighbour’s bin or an old PDF. Warrington’s collection service is address-based.
- Enter the full postcode. Include the normal postcode space.
- Select the exact property. Make sure the house or flat number is correct.
- Read each waste stream separately. Food waste is weekly while the main wheelie bins are generally fortnightly.
- Check green-bin status. A green-bin calendar does not replace the need for a valid garden subscription.
- Save the service and date together. Write “blue bin — 21 August”, not just “Friday”.
- Recheck around Christmas or disruption. Holiday arrangements can change the normal pattern.
Check Warrington bin collection dates
Printable calendar
Warrington also provides downloadable collection timetables through the collection-day service.
Download the timetable that belongs to your property. Search results can expose multiple Week 1 / Week 2 calendars which are not interchangeable.
How Warrington’s Weekly and Fortnightly Collection Cycle Works
Food waste
Collected every week on the weekday associated with your black-bin round.
Black rubbish
Normally collected every two weeks.
Blue recycling
Normally collected every two weeks, alternating with the black-bin cycle.
Green garden waste
Normally collected every two weeks during the paid service season when the bin has a valid subscription permit.
Example
If your black-bin weekday is Wednesday, your food caddy is collected every Wednesday, while the black wheelie bin itself is only due every other Wednesday.
Use this pattern to understand the service, but use the address checker to decide what actually goes out tonight.
Warrington Food-Waste Collection: Weekly Service in 2026
Food waste is collected weekly and there is no collection charge.
Your two food caddies
5L indoor caddy
Keep it in the kitchen and use a suitable liner for food scraps.
23L outdoor caddy
Transfer tied food-waste liners into this lockable caddy and present the 23L container for collection.
What goes in the food caddy?
- Raw and cooked meat
- Fish and bones
- Fruit and vegetables
- Peelings
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Bread
- Cakes
- Pastries
- Pasta
- Rice
- Beans
- Tea bags
- Coffee grounds
- Pet food
- Plate scrapings
- Leftovers
What stays out?
- Food packaging
- Cling film
- Plastic food trays
- Fruit punnets
- Ordinary loose plastic packaging
- Pet faeces
- Pet litter
- Pet bedding
- Milk or other liquids
- Cooking oil
- Liquid fat
- Garden waste
Do not put compostable food packaging into the caddy. Warrington’s current food-waste rules exclude packaging even where the manufacturer describes it as compostable.
How to use the caddies
- Line the 5L caddy. Add food scraps only.
- Tie the liner when full. This helps contain mess.
- Transfer the liner to the 23L caddy. Do not put the entire small plastic caddy into the outdoor caddy.
- Lock the outdoor caddy. Raising the handle upright locks the lid.
- Make it visible for collection. Put the 23L caddy where crews can see it from the road.
Need more liners?
Tie the yellow tag near the end of the supplied roll—or a caddy liner—to the outdoor caddy handle before collection.
Crews normally leave another roll on top. If they temporarily run out, leave the request attached for the next food-waste collection.
Temporary alternative liners
Current guidance allows suitable empty bread bags, cereal bags, small supermarket carrier bags or shop-bought liners inside the 5L caddy if your supplied roll runs out.
Number the outdoor caddy
Add your house number to the 23L caddy so it is easier to identify after collection.
Food waste vs the older black-bin list
Some Warrington black-bin guidance still lists food leftovers among general-rubbish examples. Since the dedicated weekly food-waste service is now live, the more useful 2026 household routine is to separate accepted food into the food caddy wherever the service applies.
What happens to the food?
It is treated through anaerobic digestion, producing biogas for energy and a nutrient-rich material that can be used in agriculture.
Check Warrington food-waste rules
Warrington Bin Set-Out Rules: 6:30am and Closed Lids
Have wheelie bins ready by 6:30am on collection day.
Do not put the wheelie bin out before 5pm on the day before collection.
Collection point
Use the normal edge-of-property or established collection point where crews can reach the container safely.
Terraced properties
Use the established end-of-alley or normal communal presentation point where applicable.
Final checks
- The correct container is due.
- It is ready by 6:30am.
- The lid closes completely.
- Waste is inside the container.
- No unauthorised side waste is present.
- The container is not too heavy.
- It does not block pedestrians.
- Collection access is clear.
- The bin is numbered.
After collection
Bring the wheelie bin back onto your property as soon as reasonably possible and no later than midnight on collection day.
Warrington Blue Bin: What Can Be Recycled?
Blue mixed recycling is normally collected every two weeks.
Paper and card
- Cardboard
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Envelopes
- Junk mail
- Phone directories
- Yellow Pages
- Small amounts of shredded paper
Containers
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic pots
- Plastic tubs
- Plastic trays
- Glass bottles
- Glass jars
- Food and drink cans
- Empty aerosols
- Tetra Pak drink cartons
- Clean kitchen foil and trays
Shredded paper
Keep small amounts contained in a paper bag or small cardboard box.
Prepare recycling
- Empty containers.
- Rinse food residue.
- Flatten cardboard.
- Put recycling loose in the blue bin.
Do not put blue-bin recycling into plastic bin bags.
Keep these out
- Carrier bags
- Plastic film
- Cling film
- Crisp packets
- Pet-food pouches
- Polystyrene
- Plastic toys
- Plant pots
- Coat hangers
- Other hard plastic household items
- Nappies
- Textiles
- Electricals
- Batteries
Red contamination sticker
Remove the wrong material and present the corrected blue bin on the next scheduled recycling collection.
Warrington does not normally make an immediate return for a contaminated blue bin.
Check current blue-bin rules
Warrington Black Bin: Residual Household Rubbish
Black rubbish remains a fortnightly collection.
Use recycling and the food caddy first
Separating weekly food waste and accepted blue-bin recycling is the easiest way to prevent the black bin filling before its next two-week collection.
Common residual-waste examples
- Blister packs
- Bubble wrap
- Cling film
- Crisp packets
- Vacuum-cleaner dust
- Hard plastic toys
- Coat hangers
- Plant pots
- Buckets
- Hose pipes
- Non-recyclable light bulbs
- Nappies
- Pet-food pouches
- Bagged pet waste
- Plastic bags and wrappers
- Plates, dishes and Pyrex where no reuse route applies
- Polystyrene
- Used PPE
- Tissues
- Used kitchen roll
- Wallpaper
- Foil/glitter wrapping paper
Keep these out
- Batteries
- Sharps
- Soil
- Stone
- Rubble
- Building waste
- Electrical appliances
- Large bulky furniture
Normal side-waste rule
Extra black sacks beside the wheelie bin are not normally collected.
The specific exception after a council-recorded missed black bin is explained below.
Can You Get a Second Black Bin in Warrington?
Warrington does not simply sell unlimited black-bin capacity.
Qualifying households can apply for an additional 180-litre red-top black bin.
Large-household route
Families of seven or more permanent residents can apply, subject to recycling and evidence checks.
Medical / offensive household waste
A red-top bin can also support qualifying non-hazardous offensive household waste, for example unavoidable incontinence products or adult nappies.
Pet waste is not accepted as a reason for granting an additional black bin.
Before applying, large households must already have
- At least two 240L blue recycling bins.
- At least one 23L food-waste caddy.
- Correct and regular recycling.
- If the property has a garden, a 240L green bin with active garden subscription.
If food waste is causing the capacity problem
Warrington can offer another food-waste caddy before approving a red-top bin.
Evidence
The council can ask for evidence of the number of permanent residents or relevant medical circumstances.
If requested evidence is not supplied within 28 days, the application can be declined and a new application may have to wait three months.
Waste audit
Warrington can check collection records and carry out a physical waste audit to confirm that recycling is being used correctly and waste is being reduced where possible.
Approval period
Red-top bins are normally approved for up to two years, after which the household must reapply.
Capacity
An approved household can normally have one standard 240L black bin plus one 180L red-top black bin.
A second red-top bin is only approved in rare circumstances.
Charge
If approved, the current administration and delivery charge is £35.
The council can remove the extra bin if
- The household stops recycling properly.
- Garden waste is put in black/red-top bins.
- The extra bin is used for pet waste.
- Household circumstances change.
Check red-top black-bin eligibility
Warrington Green Bin 2026: Garden-Waste Prices and Rules
2026 collections run from 3 March to 4 December, normally every two weeks.
| Subscription method | 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Online | £43.50 |
| Phone / in person | £47.50 |
Permit required
After payment, the council sends a green-bin subscription permit by post.
Warrington says the permit can take up to 14 days to arrive. Attach it underneath the handles at the back of the bin.
No valid subscription?
The green bin will not be emptied through the paid garden-waste service.
Accepted garden waste
- Grass cuttings
- Flowers
- Indoor and outdoor plants
- Leaves
- Hedge clippings
- Garden clippings
- Weeds
- Twigs
- Small branches
- Bark
Keep these out
- Food waste
- Ordinary rubbish
- Soil
- Stone
- Rubble
- Turf
- Ash
- Pet bedding
- Straw
- Animal faeces
- Plastic
- Plastic bags
- Cardboard
- Plant pots
- Garden furniture
- Large branches
Each extra green bin needs its own subscription
A new green wheelie bin currently costs £35, and each bin being emptied must have its own paid subscription.
Can neighbours share?
Yes. If one green bin provides enough capacity, neighbours can share a single subscribed bin and privately split the cost.
Moving house within Warrington
Update the subscription address through My Warrington. The paid subscription can continue at an eligible Warrington address.
Do not take the old property’s green wheelie bin with you. Update the account and use the container arrangement at the new property.
Moving outside Warrington
The remaining subscription is not normally refundable simply because you leave the borough.
Cancellation
The 2026 terms provide a 14-day cooling-off period after subscribing. Outside that period, ordinary cancellation does not normally produce a refund.
Manage Warrington garden waste
Warrington Missed Bin: Wait Until After 6pm
Do not report a household collection as missed before 6pm on collection day.
Before reporting
- The exact address showed the container was due.
- It was out before 6:30am.
- It was in the right place.
- There were no wrong items.
- It was not too heavy.
- The lid fully closed.
- No unapproved sacks were beside it.
- It is now after 6pm.
What happens next?
| Service | Current outcome |
|---|---|
| Black bin | No return collection. Once the accidental miss is recorded, crews can collect up to 3 extra bags on the next black-bin day. |
| Blue bin | No return collection. Report can still be recorded; excess recycling can use a CRC. |
| Subscribed green bin | Council says it will try to return. A single missed collection does not automatically create a refund. |
| Communal/shared bin | Council does not normally return; building management may need to resolve overflow/contamination. |
| Assisted collection | Tell the council you are on assisted collection; it says it will return as soon as possible. |
| Food caddy | Use the live address/report-problem route. The council does not publish the same three-bag remedy used for a missed black bin. |
Whole street missed
Access problems such as badly parked cars can prevent the lorry entering a road.
The crew may try again later, but if access remains blocked it can be the next scheduled round before collection is possible.
Missed black-bin bags
Do not simply leave three bags next time without reporting the original miss. Warrington must record the missed black bin so the crew knows the extra bags are authorised.
Check or report a missed bin
Why Was My Warrington Bin or Caddy Left?
| Problem | Likely reason | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Bin still full at 4pm | Crew may still be working. | Wait until after 6pm. |
| Put out at 7am | Missed 6:30am deadline. | Present earlier next time. |
| Open lid | Bin overloaded. | Remove enough waste for flat closed lid. |
| Blue bin sticker | Contamination. | Remove wrong items and wait for next blue day. |
| Green bin left | Subscription, permit, weight or wrong contents. | Check account, permit and contents. |
| Food caddy left | Packaging, liquids or other contamination. | Correct contents and use current report route if genuinely missed. |
| Communal bin overflow | Building-management / contamination issue. | Contact landlord or managing agent. |
Warrington Replacement Bin and Food-Caddy Prices
| Container | Price | Normal maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Black 240L | £35 | 1 standard black bin |
| Blue 240L | £35 | Up to 2 |
| Green 240L | £35 | Unlimited containers, but subscription required for each |
| Food caddy set | £20 | Up to 2 outdoor 23L caddies; each set includes a 5L indoor caddy |
Reasons to order
- Lost container
- Stolen container
- Resident-damaged container
- Fire damage
- Property has no required bin
- Extra blue-bin capacity
- Extra subscribed green-bin capacity
- Extra/replacement food caddy
Delivery
Warrington normally aims to deliver within around two weeks.
Reconditioned bins
A delivered wheelie bin may be professionally cleaned and reused rather than brand new.
Council-supplied containers remain Warrington Borough Council property.
If the crew damages the bin
Do not buy a replacement yourself. Where the crew damages the container or it falls into the collection vehicle, the council says it will arrange the replacement automatically and normally deliver it within around two weeks.
New-build property
If a newly built home has no wheelie bins or food caddies, Warrington says the developer is responsible for ordering and paying for them.
Cancelling a paid bin order
A paid order can be cancelled through My Warrington, but the refund window is normally seven days from purchase.
Order a Warrington bin or caddy
Warrington Assisted Bin Collections
Assisted collection helps eligible residents who cannot move bins and do not have somebody available to help.
You may qualify if
- You have a health condition.
- You have mobility problems.
- You are elderly.
- No other household member aged 16 or over can put the bins out.
What happens
Crews collect the eligible containers from an agreed point at the front, side or back of the property, empty them and return them.
Food waste is included
Existing assisted-collection residents also receive assistance with their food-waste caddy; a separate food-caddy assistance application is not required.
Approval period
Warrington can approve the service for up to two years at a time.
Evidence may include
- Blue Badge number
- PIP Mobility evidence
- DWP disability letter
- GP-stamped letter
Your responsibilities from 6:30am
- Unlock relevant gates.
- Keep pets secured.
- Keep bins outside the home.
- Keep the route clear of cars or obstructions.
Apply for assisted collection
Flats, Apartments and Communal Bins
Food waste
Flat residents receive food caddies and use shared wheeled food-waste containers in communal bin areas.
Check the building-specific arrangement with the management company.
Before reporting a communal miss
- Confirm it was due.
- Make sure the communal container is not overflowing.
- Remove incorrect waste.
- Clear loose sacks or bulky furniture.
- Make sure gates and bin stores are accessible.
Warrington does not normally return for a missed shared bin. Where overflow or contamination caused the failure, the owner/managing company needs to clear the problem before normal service can resume.
Warrington Bulky Waste Collection: 2026 Prices
| Number of items | Current price |
|---|---|
| Up to 3 | £35.26 |
| 4 | £38.00 |
| 5 | £43.91 |
Five items is the normal maximum on one collection booking.
Common accepted examples
Furniture
- Armchairs
- Beds
- Bookcases
- Cabinets
- Chairs
- Desks
- Mattresses
- Sofas
- Tables
- Wardrobes
Electricals
- Cookers
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Fridges
- Freezers
- Microwaves
- Ovens
- TVs
- Washing machines
- Vacuum cleaners
Presentation
Leave booked items outside by 7am on the collection day, but no earlier than 24 hours beforehand.
- Keep items dry.
- Keep them accessible.
- Do not hide them behind locked gates.
- Present only booked items.
- Do not block pavements.
No collection from inside the home
Normal bulky collections are from outside. For flats, place booked items outside the bin store as directed.
Refund warning
Refunds can be refused where a booking is changed less than two working days before collection or where crews cannot take wet, dirty, inaccessible or incorrectly presented items.
Check and book bulky waste
Warrington Community Recycling Centres: Which Site Should You Use?
| Site | Address | Normal hours | Important difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatewarth | Barnard Street, WA5 1DD | 8am–6pm all year | Broadest range; permit-controlled DIY/large vehicle route. |
| Stockton Heath | Sandy Lane, WA4 2AY | Apr–Sep weekdays 10am–4pm, weekends/bank holidays 10am–6pm; Oct–Mar 10am–4pm | Smaller site; no vans/large trailers and no rubble, plasterboard, mineral oil or fridges/freezers. |
| Woolston | New Cut Lane, WA1 4AG | Weekdays 10am–4pm; weekends/bank holidays 8am–6pm | Accepts rubble/plasterboard but not fridges/freezers; check vehicle rules before travelling. |
All three normally close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Sites can also temporarily close while containers are exchanged.
Commonly recyclable at suitable Warrington sites
- Household batteries
- Car batteries
- Bicycles
- Books
- Cans
- Cardboard
- Cooking oil
- Glass
- Garden waste
- Mattresses
- Mobile phones
- Metal
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastic bottles
- Rigid plastic
- Shoes
- Textiles
- Electrical items
- Wood
Site safety
- Follow the one-way system.
- Maximum site speed is 5mph.
- Follow staff instructions.
- Keep dogs in the vehicle.
- Do not enter the site on foot.
No CRC accepts trade/commercial waste. This includes waste from landlords, businesses, builders and other tradespeople.
Check Gatewarth before travelling
Warrington Van, Trailer and DIY Waste Permit Rules
Formal Warrington CRC permits are issued for Gatewarth rather than Stockton Heath or Woolston.
You may not need a permit when
- You are visiting in an ordinary car with a small amount of household waste.
- You are making one trip in a van/commercial-type vehicle or trailer with a small amount of genuine household waste, subject to site checks.
A permit can be required when
- You need repeat visits in a van or commercial-style vehicle.
- You are using a trailer for a larger load.
- You are taking listed household DIY materials not classed as ordinary household waste.
Examples of permit-controlled material
- Rubble
- Bricks
- Paving
- Wall and floor tiles
- Roof tiles
- Fencing
- Sheds
- Decking
- Concrete posts/panels
- Plaster and plasterboard
- Cement
- Asbestos
- Kitchen units
- Bathroom suites
- Doors/windows
- Fireplaces
- Radiators
- Boilers
- Gutters/downpipes/fascias
Permit cost
The household CRC permit is currently free.
Apply in advance
Warrington asks residents to call Environmental Waste Controls at least 48 hours before the planned visit.
Current permit phone: 0333 305 2280, normally 9am–5pm Monday to Friday.
Permit visit limit
The current permit system allows up to three permitted visits in a 12-month period.
Vehicle maximums
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes cannot use the CRCs. Trailers over 3m long or 1.5m wide are also prohibited.
Bring
- Permit number
- Proof of Warrington residence
- The vehicle named on the permit
- Only the items/quantity approved
Some Warrington CRC pages contain overlapping permit wording. Because the council’s dedicated permit page says permits are issued for Gatewarth only, use Gatewarth for permit-dependent loads unless Warrington Council explicitly tells you otherwise.
Check Gatewarth permit requirements
Batteries, Electricals, Sharps, Hard Plastic and Other Special Waste
Batteries
Never put household batteries into black, blue or green wheelie bins.
Use a suitable CRC, supermarket battery point, library collection point or another approved recycling location.
Sharps
Contact the GP or pharmacy for an appropriate sharps-disposal route. Do not place sharps containers in household wheelie bins.
Electrical equipment
Suitable CRCs accept many electrical items including phones, televisions, computers, small appliances and white goods.
Hard plastic
Toys, buckets, coat hangers, plant pots and similar rigid household plastics are different from blue-bin plastic packaging. Suitable rigid plastics can use a CRC.
Soft plastic
Film, wrappers, crisp packets and pet-food pouches stay out of the blue bin. Some supermarkets operate separate soft-plastic collection points.
Textiles
Reusable clothes and shoes can use suitable charity, recycling-bank or CRC routes.
DIY waste
Do not hide soil, rubble, plasterboard, wood or building material in a black bin. Check the exact CRC and permit rules first.
Warrington Christmas and New Year Bin Collections 2026/27
Do not reuse the Christmas 2025/New Year 2026 table.
Warrington had specific moved collection days during the previous festive period, so December 2026 dates should only be published after the council releases the new 2026/27 timetable.
What to do in December 2026
- Open the address checker again.
- Download a fresh timetable.
- Check food waste separately because it is weekly.
- Remember the 2026 garden-waste season ends on 4 December.
- Check CRC holiday opening before travelling.
Established CRC festive closures
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- New Year’s Day
Moving Home in Warrington: Bin Checklist
At the new property
- Check for a black bin.
- Check for blue recycling capacity.
- Check for a green bin if you need garden waste.
- Check for the 23L outdoor food caddy.
- Check for the 5L indoor caddy.
- Enter the new postcode in the collection checker.
Do not order before completing the move
Warrington’s bin-order terms advise residents who are in the process of moving to wait until they have moved before ordering replacement containers.
Garden-waste subscription
If moving to another eligible Warrington property, update the garden-waste subscription address through My Warrington.
Leave the old green wheelie bin at the old property; transfer the subscription record rather than taking the council container with you.
New build
If a newly built home has no bins or food caddies, contact the developer because Warrington says the developer is responsible for ordering and paying for the initial containers.
Warrington Bin Collection Contact Routes
| Need | Best route | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Collection date | Online postcode checker | Use exact property |
| Missed collection | Missed-bin page after 6pm | Confirm 6:30am presentation first |
| Food waste | Food-waste page / report problem | Know whether 5L or 23L caddy is involved |
| Garden waste | My Warrington garden account | Have subscription details ready |
| Replacement container | New-bin service | Check £35/£20 price and entitlement |
| Assisted collection | Assisted-bin application | Prepare relevant eligibility evidence |
| Bulky waste | Bulky booking | Prepare exact item list |
| General council help | Contact Warrington | 01925 443322 |
Before reporting a collection problem
- Full address
- Postcode
- Container type
- Scheduled date
- Whether it was ready before 6:30am
- Whether the lid closed
- Any contamination sticker
- Whether the whole street was affected
- Garden subscription details where relevant
- Existing report reference
Nearby Council Bin Guides
Do not assume Warrington’s black/blue/green colours or weekly food-caddy rules apply outside the borough. Nearby councils can operate different containers, fees and missed-bin deadlines.
One-Minute Warrington Bin-Night Checklist
- I checked my exact property.
- I confirmed which wheelie bin is due.
- I remembered food waste is collected every week.
- I separated food into the food caddy where appropriate.
- I removed packaging and liquids from the food caddy.
- Blue-bin recycling is loose, not bagged.
- No carrier bags, film or crisp packets are in the blue bin.
- My green bin has an active subscription and permit if presented.
- The wheelie-bin lid fully closes.
- There is no unauthorised side waste.
- Access is clear.
- The container will be ready by 6:30am.
- If genuinely missed, I will wait until after 6pm before reporting.
Warrington Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Warrington bin collection day?
Use Warrington Borough Council’s postcode and address checker. Select the exact property and check each waste stream rather than relying on a generic town-wide calendar.
What time should Warrington bins be out?
Wheelie bins should normally be ready at the correct collection point by 6:30am and should not be placed out before 5pm the day before.
How often is the black bin collected?
The standard black household-rubbish bin is normally collected every two weeks.
How often is the blue bin collected?
Blue mixed recycling is normally collected every two weeks.
How often is Warrington food waste collected?
Food waste is collected every week on the weekday associated with the property’s black-bin round.
When did Warrington food-waste collections start?
The new separate weekly household food-waste service launched on 31 March 2026.
What size food caddies are used?
The normal set includes a 5-litre indoor kitchen caddy and a lockable 23-litre outdoor collection caddy.
Can compostable packaging go in the Warrington food caddy?
No. Current guidance excludes packaging of any type from the food-waste caddy, including compostable packaging.
How do I get more free food-caddy liners?
Tie the yellow tag supplied near the end of the roll, or a liner itself, to the handle of the 23-litre outdoor caddy. Crews normally leave a replacement roll on top.
Can plastic pots, tubs and trays go in the blue bin?
Yes. Warrington’s current blue-bin service accepts suitable plastic food trays, tubs and pots as well as plastic bottles.
Can carrier bags or crisp packets go in the blue bin?
No. Plastic bags, film, wrappers, crisp packets and pet-food pouches stay out of the blue recycling bin.
How much is Warrington garden waste in 2026?
The 2026 annual subscription is £43.50 online or £47.50 when purchased by phone or in person.
When does Warrington’s 2026 garden-waste season run?
Collections run from 3 March to 4 December 2026, normally every two weeks.
How long can a garden-waste permit take to arrive?
Warrington says the permit can take up to 14 days to arrive by post. It should be attached under the handles at the back of the green bin.
Can I share a subscribed green bin with my neighbour?
Yes. Warrington allows neighbours to share one subscribed green bin where one container provides sufficient capacity.
When can I report a missed Warrington bin?
First check the collection date, 6:30am presentation, correct position, contents, weight, closed lid and side-waste rules. Do not report the collection as missed before 6pm.
Will Warrington return for a missed black bin?
No. If the accidental miss is reported and recorded, the council can collect up to three authorised extra bags with the next black-bin collection.
Will Warrington return for a missed blue bin?
No. The miss can still be recorded, and excess recyclable material can be taken to a suitable Community Recycling Centre if needed.
Will Warrington return for a missed subscribed green bin?
Warrington says it will try to return for an accidentally missed subscribed green bin, subject to service conditions.
How much does a replacement Warrington wheelie bin cost?
A new or replacement standard household wheelie bin currently costs £35 including administration and delivery.
How much does a replacement food-caddy set cost?
A set containing a 23-litre outdoor caddy and 5-litre indoor caddy currently costs £20.
Can a household have two food-waste caddies?
Current Warrington ordering information allows up to two 23-litre outdoor food caddies. Each replacement/additional set includes a 23-litre outdoor and 5-litre indoor caddy.
Can I get a second black bin?
Qualifying households can apply for an additional 180-litre red-top black bin. Large households must recycle correctly and satisfy evidence and existing recycling-capacity requirements before approval.
How long is a red-top black-bin approval valid?
An approved red-top bin is normally provided for up to two years. The household must reapply when that period ends if extra capacity is still needed.
Does Warrington offer assisted collections?
Yes. Eligible residents with health, mobility or age-related difficulties can apply where nobody else aged 16 or over in the household can put the bins out. Food-waste caddies are included for approved residents.
How much is Warrington bulky waste collection?
Current charges are £35.26 for up to three items, £38 for four items and £43.91 for five items.
What are Warrington’s three recycling centres?
They are Gatewarth Community Recycling Centre on Barnard Street, Stockton Heath Community Recycling Centre on Sandy Lane and Woolston Community Recycling Centre on New Cut Lane.
What time is Gatewarth open?
Gatewarth is currently listed as open from 8am to 6pm throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Does Stockton Heath accept rubble or fridges?
No. Current Stockton Heath guidance excludes hardcore/rubble, plasterboard, mineral oil and fridges/freezers, so check Gatewarth or another suitable site instead.
Do I need a permit for a Warrington CRC?
A normal car with a small household load does not require a permit. Some van, trailer, repeat-visit and listed household DIY loads require the free Gatewarth permit. Check the dedicated permit page before travelling.
How many permitted Gatewarth visits are allowed?
The current permit system allows up to three permitted visits within a 12-month period.
Can trade or landlord waste go to a Warrington CRC?
No. Warrington’s Community Recycling Centres are for household waste and do not accept commercial, landlord, builder or other trade waste.