As the weather starts to get warmer, wheelie bins can start to give off unwanted smells. Higher temperatures accelerate decomposition, leading to food scraps and garden waste becoming a lot smellier.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ciara Murray Jordan Ciara ...

I just wondered if City of York Council offers a free service for cleaning wheelie bins, as I can smell mine from yards away. I am a keen recycler and have been trying to recycle as much as I can ...