Can I Take Garden Waste to the Tip?
Yes, you can take garden waste to the tip and HWRCs, but the challenge might be in getting it there. Before you go please check with your local Household Waste Recycling Centre first as they might have restrictions on how much garden and green waste you can dispose of there. Fees could apply after a certain amount depending on where you are in the UK.
As an example, every four weeks, Southampton households are allowed to dispose of up to eight 50-litre rubble bags or four bulky items at no cost. Anything over this allotted amount, any waste will incur fees, at which point you might want to use our garden clearance service.
The Zero Waste Group team will arrive at your property, remove any soil, rubble, and other green garden or building waste. Please use our booking system to get a quote. Alternatively, our specialists can provide quick and easy recommendations and answer any questions you have over the phone. Simply call on 0333 241 6055.
Taking garden waste to the local tip
Most HWRC’s accept garden waste. When packing it up, make sure to use a sturdy bag and do not fill it to the brim to avoid ripping. Put on strong gardening gloves to shield yourself from thorns and jagged edges. Make sure you have enough room in your car, as it’s easy to under-estimate, you might have to rent or lease a van, but keep in mind that there might be additional fees. Prior to disposal, check the limitations and restrictions of your local recycling facility – another reason to use Zero Waste Group.
Alternatives to using the tip for garden waste
If taking the garden waste to the tip yourself sounds like it would be too much hassle, there are other possibilities you could choose from.
Hire a garden waste clearance company
Zero Waste Group will handle everything for you. Our garden waste clearance service will save you an immense amount of time, trouble, and effort. You don’t have to pile stuff into your car, travel to the tip, and then wait in traffic.
Our team have expertise with this kind of job and will handle all the hard lifting, transportation, and disposal, so you can relax knowing the rubbish has been disposed of properly.
Local council garden waste collections
Some local councils offer a dedicated kerbside bin or bag collection for your garden waste and gather it as part of their household collection programme. Large composting facilities receive collections, and the finished product is used in horticulture and agriculture.
Hire a skip
This is a wise choice if you anticipate producing a large amount of waste quickly. You can rent a skip onlineor by booking or calling our team.
Composting garden waste
A sustainable choice of composting organic waste. However, it takes about a year or more for the compost to be ready for harvesting.
Promote locally
Items you wish to discard can be just what a fellow gardener needs. Items such as topsoil, logs, and concrete slabs are often listed on Facebook or eBay for sale. Perhaps even donated to charities who are doing landscaping projects.
