BINS could soon only be collected once every three weeks under new proposals set out by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

The plans, which are being consulted on for eight weeks from today (January 21), are part of the council’s ‘10-year strategy’ on waste collection and recycling.

In the consultation, the authority sets out two options for ‘kerbside waste collection’ — option A sees ‘household waste collected every two weeks using a 180 litre bin, recycling waste collected every two weeks using two bins, garden waste collected every two weeks using a 240 litre bin, and food waste collected every week using a caddy.

However, under option B, general waste would be ‘collected every three weeks using a 240 litre bin, recycling waste collected every three weeks using two bins — one bin for paper and card, one bin for other recyclables — [and] garden waste collected every three weeks using a 240 litre bin’, with food waste collection the same as in option A.

On the consultation, CWAC deputy leader Cllr Karen Shore said: “We are preparing a new strategy to ensure that our vision and priorities reflect the needs of our communities, are aligned to emerging national plans and policies, as well as helping to address the climate emergency.

“The new strategy will also help us to ensure that waste collection and recycling services are managed in a cost-effective way, to address the unprecedented budget challenges faced by the Council.

“Everyone has a part to play in shaping the future of our borough and how we make it a cleaner and greener place for generations to come. We want residents of Cheshire West and Chester to give us their views on the proposals and help us to decide the way forward for waste and recycling services in our borough.  I hope as many people as possible play their part, get involved and have their say.”

Residents can give their views by taking part online.