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Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, plants and small branches from household gardens.

Other names include garden clippings, green waste, plant waste, yard waste.

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    Collection and take-back services

    Use these services if no nearby place lists garden waste.

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    How to recycle garden waste

    Home compost suitable material or use the council garden waste service. Shake soil from roots before collection.

    Possible recycling routes
    Recycling centres and tipsGarden waste sites and collectionsHousehold waste recycling centres

    Prepare garden waste for recycling

    • Remove bags, pots, wire and plant labels
    • Cut branches to the local size limit
    • Keep soil and stones separate

    What must stay out

    Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

    • Councils can charge for collections
    • Invasive plants and diseased material can need special handling
    • Fences, soil and garden furniture are not garden waste

    Types of site to check

    These site types can list garden waste. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

    • Recycling centres and tips

      Council recycling centres accept many types of household waste. Check the council rules for booking, permits, proof of address, vehicle access and charges before travel.

    • Garden waste sites and collections

      Council recycling sites and collection services for plant cuttings, leaves and small branches. Councils can charge for garden waste collections.

    • Household waste recycling centres

      Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.

    Related item guides

    • Food waste

      Unavoidable household food scraps, peelings, leftovers, bones and used ingredients.

    • Hard plastic items

      Rigid household plastics such as storage boxes, buckets, toys and garden furniture.

    • Soil and turf

      Small household quantities of clean garden soil, turf and subsoil.

    • Timber and wood

      Household timber offcuts, untreated wood, boards, doors and dismantled wooden fittings.

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    Questions about recycling garden waste

    Where can I recycle garden waste?
    Enter your postcode in the local finder to search recycling centres and tips and garden waste sites and collections and household waste recycling centres near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.
    How should I prepare garden waste for recycling?
    Home compost suitable material or use the council garden waste service. Shake soil from roots before collection.

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