What can be put in your garden waste bin?
Acceptable material, contamination and overweight garden waste bins
a) Only loose compostable garden waste may be placed in the garden waste bin. Compostable garden waste includes: grass cuttings, flowers, small tree branches, loose leaves, shrub and hedge trimmings, we do not accept large branches (greater than 7cm diameter), no turf, earth, soil stones gravel etc.
b) The garden waste must not be placed in plastic bags or any other sort of packaging as this affects the composting process and contaminates the resultant compost, making it not fit to use.
c) Contaminated garden waste bins (for example bins containing incorrect materials) will not be emptied. If your bin is contaminated it is your responsibility to remove the items of contamination prior to the next collection. If the contamination continues the council may remove the bins without refund.
d) Garden waste bins that are overflowing or overweight will not be emptied. A sticker/tag will be placed on the bin by the crew to identify it as being overweight when they are either not able to move the garden waste bins, or the vehicle is not able to lift the bin to empty it. If the bin is too full or overweight, it is the householder’s responsibility to remove the item (s) prior to the next collection. If the householder fails to do so we may remove the bin without refund.
e) The bin lid must be closed when presented for collection.
f) No side waste will be collected, no extra garden waste next to the bin or balanced on the lid.