It's not unusual for bins to smell unpleasant. Wheeled bins have been designed to keep insects out, as long as you shut the lid properly.  If it is left open, insects can easily get inside, especially flies which can spread disease. Reduce and prevent insects and smells in your bin by:
Fylde Council carries out weed spraying on behalf of Lancashire County Council along the public highways, in residential areas which includes kerb channels, foot ways and flagged areas.  Un-adopted areas and private land will not be treated. Three rounds of weed spraying has been scheduled for 2024 which are planned to be completed in April, June…

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Order a wheeled bin

The bin charging policy was introduced to encourage residents to take responsibility for the wheeled bins provided and to reduce demand for replacements so that resources can be directed towards priority services. Please note that the wheeled bins will remain the property of Fylde Borough Council and must remain at the property…

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