With Christmas behind us and spring on the way, now is a great time to make sure you’re signed up for our handy garden waste collections for 2026/27. Joining the service costs £34.99 per bin as a one‑time joining fee, plus £65 per bin for the annual service. If you’re renewing, it’s just £65 per bin.
During these colder months there is still plenty to be done in the garden. Essential off-season garden tasks include managing leaf fall, pruning roses, performing lawn care, and planting bulbs. By signing up for our service we can help simplify your garden maintenance by ensuring regular, hassle-free waste collections.
The service offers convenient fortnightly pick-ups, with up to 25 collections per year (with a two-week break over Christmas), allowing you to focus on nurturing your garden without the added stress and time taken out to book and then visit the recycling centre.
Cllr Martin Goss, Portfolio Holder for Waste, Neighbourhoods and Leisure, said: “Our Garden Waste Subscription Service is designed to support residents in keeping their gardens tidy and well-maintained throughout the year. With the convenience of our kerbside collections, residents can focus on their gardening tasks without worrying about waste disposal but know its efficiently recycled and composted.”
For residents not wishing to sign up to the service they can dispose of any unwanted garden waste at home by composting it or booking a slot online and taking it to the nearest Essex County Council Recycling Centre.
Residents can also purchase discounted compost bin through Love Essex as well as take part in a free online composting course, whether they purchase a compost bin or not.
Visit this link to sign up for our garden waste collections online.