A charge for garden waste collections is set to be introduced in Hackney from 6 May as the Council responds to a £52m budget shortfall over the next three years.
It is expected to affect the fifth of Hackney households that currently use the Council’s garden waste service, and brings the borough in line with neighbouring councils that also charge.
Collection days will also change for dry mixed recycling, garden waste and food waste for some street-level properties as the Council makes its collection routes more efficient – helping to reduce pollution from collection rounds. The frequency of collections will not change.
The changes will help the Council prioritise funding for essential services, such as the care it provides for vulnerable children and adults.
Residents can apply online from today to keep receiving garden waste collections, which will cost from £78 for 6 May 2024 to 31 March 2025.
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