Category: Resident
How to keep your bins clean
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:
- Wrapping or double bagging all meat,…
Green waste FAQs
Green bins will continue to be collected on a fortnightly basis, except for the 2 weeks over the Christmas and…
Weed Spraying 2025
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. Unadopted areas and private land will not be treated.
Three rounds of weed spraying has been scheduled for 2025 which are planned to be completed in April,…
Sheds
Bulky and large item removal (special collection) for sheds.
Order a Recycling Container
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 they have…
More than 10 items
Bulky and large item removal (special collection) for more than 10 items excluding fridge/freezers and sheds.
4-10 items
Bulky and large item removal (special collection) for 4-10 items excluding fridge/freezers and sheds.





