Garden waste collections

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We do not send any text messages related to the Garden Waste Subscription scheme. If you do receive any texts about it, especially relating to payment, you should ignore them and not click on any links.

We introduced an opt-in subscription service for garden waste on 4 March 2025.

You can find full details on the scheme, including costs and how it works, as well as why introduced it, via the pages below.

Background Find out more about the background to this decision and the reasons for it.

How the scheme works Find out how the scheme will operate and the charges and discounts.

How to sign up and information for subscribers Find out how you can sign up and what happens after you subscribe.

Terms and conditions Read the terms and conditions for the provision of a fortnightly chargeable garden waste collection service.