Some food waste is unavoidable, but the way in which we deal with it can make a big difference. Weekly food waste collections will become part of the domestic waste collection services offered by Fylde Council in 2026.

Why are we introducing weekly food waste collections?

The weekly food waste collections are part of the ‘Simpler Recycling’…

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Introduction

The Fylde Waste and Recycling Policy aims to:
  • Encourage residents to recycle at home via the Council’s kerbside recycling service and reduce the volume of waste to landfill
  • Raise awareness of how to ensure only the correct and quality materials are placed in the receptacles provided
  • Provide information on what happens to the recycling once…

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Fylde Council is working in partnership with Furniture Matters, to offer residents a convenient way to dispose of unwanted household items. Furniture Matters (as part of the Calico Group) are committed to reducing environmental impact when collecting unwanted household furniture and appliances by refurbishing, repairing, or recycling items (where possible). Supporting those most in need by…

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Collections across the borough take place every week, alternating between recycling and general waste. All collections take place on the same day meaning you only have to remember one day of the week to present your recycling and rubbish. Please enter your postcode or first line of your address to find your…

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Why we are collecting the data

Fylde Borough Council Waste and Recycling Team provides a number of services which include recycling education and advice, Environmental crime enforcement, and the administration of the bulky waste collection service; the assisted collection service and the green waste subscription scheme. The service area also covers, but not exclusively listed, the…

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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…

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