Business garden waste
What to put in your garden waste bin
You can put in:
- cut flowers
- grass cuttings
- hedge trimmings
- leaves and twigs
- pet straw
- small branches
- untreated sawdust
- weeds
- wood shavings
What not to put in your garden waste bin
Please don't put in:
- bricks, rubble and soil
- large tree branches or trunks
- cardboard and paper
- cat or dog waste
- fats and oils
- food
- flower pots
- plastic bags
- any plastic item
- textiles
- metals and glass
- other wooden items
Bins that have the wrong items or are too heavy to lift onto the waste vehicle will not be collected.
Bin dimensions and price per lift
| Bin size and sacks held | Price per lift | Year Weekly | Year Fortnightly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Litre bin (3-4 sacks) | £6.50 | £338.00 | £169.00 |
| 360 Litre bin (5-6 sacks) | £7.50 | £390.00 | £195.00 |
| 660 Litre bin (10-12 sacks) | £11.00 | £572.00 | £286.00 |
| 1100 Litre bin (15-18 sacks) | £12.00 | £624.00 | £312.00 |
What happens to your garden waste
Your garden waste is recycled outside using a process called Open Windrows and the end product is sent to local farmers.
Last updated 12 June 2024