Wirral Council and their waste contractor, Biffa, are investing in staff and equipment to put more manual cleansing of pavements in place in areas such as Rock Ferry

Statement on Food Waste collections

All you need to know about food waste collections after the second phase was rolled out on July 27.

Around a third of all Wirral households in the first phase that begins next week, with further phases for the remaining groups of residents scheduled for weeks beginning 27 July and 17 August.

Collections begin in three phases on 6 July, 27 July and 17 August, and caddies will arrive before the start date.

The proposal to award the new contract to Biffa Waste Services Ltd follows a detailed review and competitive tendering process designed to secure the best long-term solution for residents.

Details have been confirmed about how food waste collections will be introduced in Wirral this summer.

The cost of the service in 2026-27 will be £63.50 for the first brown bin and £34.80 for each additional one. The new subscription period runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2026.

If your bin still hasn’t been collected this week (5-9 January), please leave it out as crews will be working over the weekend.

Bin collections have resumed today (Tuesday 6 January).

*updated* No bin collections took place in Wirral today (Monday 5 January) due to the snow and icy conditions making it unsafe for our crews to operate.

There are some changes to bin collections and opening hours at the tip due to the upcoming holiday season...