Garden Waste Collection Service

Our garden waste collection service

In April 2008 Thanet District Council introduced a new chargeable garden waste collection service to all suitable households in Thanet and nearly 4,000 properties have joined the scheme.

How does it work?

You can hire a green wheeled bin for a one off cost of £27.50 and then pay an annual collection charge of £35 to receive a fortnightly garden waste collection service (excluding mid December - mid January) - this works out at around £1.46 per collection!

Once you have joined the scheme you only need to pay the collection charge each year.

Will there be reductions if I join the scheme for part of the year?

March Early Bird Discount . . .

You will need to hire a bin for £27.50 irrespective of when you join the scheme. However, collection charges will be reduced as follows:

• Join April/May/June – pay £35 for collections until end of March 2011
• Join July/August/September – pay £30 for collections until end of March 2011
• Join October/November/December – pay £25 for collections until end of March 2011
• Join January / February/ March – pay £20 for collections until end of March 2011

How much will the bin hold?

The green wheeled bin holds 240 litres - which is equivalent to five or six standard rubbish sacks.

All garden waste collected on your regular collection day is taken to a centralised composting site where it is made into a soil conditioner, making it an easy and environmentally friendly way to dispose of your garden waste.

What can I put in my garden waste bin?

• Garden weeds
• Hedge trimmings
• Small twigs and branches (less than 2.5cm(1") in diameter)
• Grass cuttings
• Flowers and plants
• Leaves
• Find out more

When will I receive the bin and collection service?

Your bin will be delivered within 14 working days of payment being received together with details of your collection day.

Waste & Recycling

Email:

amenities@thanet.gov.uk

Phone: 01843 577115

Fax: 01843 290906