All that can go in green bins under new scheme

STOCKPORT council has shared a list of items which can be recycled in green bins after introducing a charge for garden waste collections.

- BY DECLAN CAREY Local Democracy Reporter

Residents in the borough now have to pay £59 for a permit for council crews to collect garden waste from their green bin.

The cost is based on a full year, from March 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026, and can be bought at any time, with a discount available for those getting council tax support.

Those without a permit cannot use their green bin to recycle garden waste.

But food waste can still be put in green bins for collection each week, without the need for a permit.

The move to charge for garden waste collections was approved at the council's budget meeting in February.

But it has caused controversy, with more than 4,000 people signing a public petition on the council's website against the fee.