Garden Waste Collection Scheme

Why has the garden waste scheme been introduced?

The Government has introduced targets to reduce biodegradable waste being sent to landfill.  These targets are achievable if we all “do our bit.” One alternative is to recycle the waste into soil conditioner and compost.   The Garden Waste Collection Scheme has been introduced to make it easier for residents to dispose of their green waste. Recycling this material is also friendly to the planet and supports a cleaner environment.

Find out more about what other recycling goes on in Gedling.

When will the collection be?

There will be fortnightly collections during the months April through to December.  Over the winter months (January to March) the collections will be monthly.  Please note some areas may have one collection in December and two in March due to Christmas arrangements.

How will the waste be collected?

The waste will be collected in a brown bin supplied by the Council.  Residents will be allowed as many bins as they require at the additional charge of £12 per bin per year.

What is the cost of the scheme?

Membership is from April (or your joining date) until March 2009.  The charge from April 2008 to March 2009 will remain at £30.  Each participating resident will be supplied with 1 brown bin.  If you would like more bins, the cost will be an additional £12 per year per bin.

I want to recycle my garden waste but don't produce a regular amount.

Why not share a bin and the cost with a neighbour. The bin must be registered to an individual address but the waste you put in may come from several houses.  

What will be collected?

Yes Please:

No Thanks:

Terms and Conditions

  1. Garden waste will only be collected in the receptacles provided by Gedling Borough Council.
  2. Bins must be placed at the boundary of the property by 7am on the day of collection.  Operatives will return bins to this point after emptying.
  3. The bin lid must be closed when presented for collection.  The contents should be broken down into manageable sized pieces that do not exceed the size of the bin.  Overloaded bins will not be emptied.
  4. Bins that are too heavy for safe handling will not be emptied.
  5. Additional garden waste placed beside bins will not be collected.
  6. There will be no refunds available to residents who wish to cancel.  The bin(s) will be collected.
  7. The bins may be transferred to another property within the Borough should the householder move during the scheme.  Please notify us on 0115 901 3842 of any address change.  If the householder moves out of the Borough, there will be no refund.
  8. The collection crews have the right to refuse bins that are contaminated.  “Two yellow cards, then a red card” system shall be enforced.  If after two warnings within three months the receptacle is again contaminated, action shall be taken to remove the bin.  There shall be no refund.

How to join

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Reply slip:- Garden waste collection scheme

Name...................................................

Address...............................................

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Postcode.............................................

I require.......................................Bin(s)

.I ENCLOSE A CHEQUE MADE PAYABLE TO GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL FOR £.............................

Any queries please contact Direct Services on 0115 901 3842 or email the  Garden Waste Officer.  recycling@gedling.gov.uk