Garden waste bins

Summary

Garden waste bins are available across the districtGarden waste bins are available across the district. The cost of the bin is £40 for the year. Follow the instructions below to order your bin, and read our FAQs about the service too.

If you are in receipt of council tax benefit, housing benefit or pension credit you are entitled to a reduced rate of £30 subject to a benefit status check.

How to order a garden waste bin

  1. Order your garden waste bin online today by clicking here.
  2. Download a garden waste bin application form (link below). The form also contains useful information on composting and a garden waste bin FAQ.
  3. Print the form, fill it out and send it to us at the address on the form.
  4. Alternatively, phone 01603 819991 to order a bin.

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Further information

The garden waste bin service

This service is intended for those households that are unable to take part in either home or community composting or choose not to use the free service provided at the household waste recycling centres.

The facts

  • A change to European legislation means we can no longer send garden waste to landfill;
  • Almost 25% of what we throw away is garden waste;
  • There are alternative ways of dealing with garden waste;
  • We all have a contribution to make towards how we manage our rubbish and help reduce environmental damage.

Your options

1. Home composting – see our home composting guide and details of discounts on compost bins.

2. Norfolk County Council’s household waste recycling centres – the following recycling centres will continue to accept garden waste free of charge:

  • Bergh Apton – Wellbeck Road;
  • Ketteringham – Station Road;
  • Morningthorpe – off Bungay Road (B1527), and;
  • Wymondham – Near the fire station, Strayground Lane.

3. Garden waste bin – A garden waste bin can be ordered from us for an annual charge of £40. The waste from the bin will be taken to a sub-contractor for composting.

If you are in receipt of council tax benefit, housing benefit or pension credit you are entitled to a reduced rate of £30 subject to a benefit status check.

Garden waste bins FAQs

Should I join the garden waste bin collection scheme?

If you cannot compost at home and cannot take your garden waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre, then the garden waste bin scheme could be for you.

How much does it cost?

The service costs £40 per year and once collections begin it will be emptied every two weeks, in the same way your green and grey bins are at present. You can share your bin - and the cost - with a neighbour.

If you are in receipt of council tax benefit, housing benefit or pension credit you are entitled to a reduced rate of £30 subject to a benefit status check.

What can go into the garden waste bin?

  • All grass cuttings;
  • hedge trimmings and small branches (4" diameter maximum);
  • fallen leaves;
  • plant prunings, and;
  • cut flowers.

All of the material collected through the garden waste bin scheme is transported to a local site to be turned into compost.

What can't go in the garden waste bin?

  • Kitchen waste (e.g. fruit and vegetable peelings, meat, egg shells, tea bags, coffee grounds);
  • plastic bags;
  • large items of garden waste such as tree trunks or fencing;
  • general rubbish;
  • soil;
  • shredded paper, and;
  • cardboard.

How can I order a garden waste bin?

Send the order form to us with your payment. Download the order form by following the link under 'Downloads' near the top of this page.

Where can I find out more?

Get in touch with us - our contact details are given below.

External links

Association for Organics Recycling
This UK not for profit organisation is dedicated to promoting composting and good management. This website has a wide range of resources available. Membership is required to access some of the resources.

Norfolk County Council: environment
Environment pages from the Norfolk County Council website.


About links to other websites.

Contact us

contact officer/team: Garden Waste Team
web: online enquiry form
email: envserv@s-norfolk.gov.uk
freephone: 0808 168 3333
telephone: 01508 533830
minicom/textphone: 01508 533622
address: South Norfolk Council
South Norfolk House
Swan Lane
Long Stratton
Norwich NR15 2XE

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Last updated on: 01 December 2009