Garden waste - what can I put in my bin?

Please use your green wheeled bin for compostable garden waste only:

Grass cuttings
Prunings from shrubs and twigs
Weeds, bulbs and dead flowers
Unwanted plants and leaves
Bedding from vegetarian pets
Fallen fruit

Please do not put any of the following items in your green bin:

Food waste including meat, fruit, vegetables and egg shells*
Soil or turf
Plastic bags
Stones, rocks and rubble
Garden pots and ornaments

*Food waste includes any fruit or vegetables and peelings that have been prepared in your kitchen. This is a requirement of the Animal By-Product Regulations, due to the potential for cross-contamination with animal products and the subsequent spread of animal diseases like foot and mouth.

Last updated: 31 October 2022

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