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Making your garden waste grow
Published 22.01.2010 07:51
Garden waste bin
Garden waste collection calendar (Pdf 660kb) - This information can also be found on My Spelthorne

We are now extending our garden waste collection service.  Make sure you sign up quickly to avoid disappointment, as this offer is only available to 4,000 properties on a first come, first served basis.

What is the cost of the service?
Hire and collection of the bin costs £45 per year or part year and is not refundable. This price will remain fixed for two years.

How does the collection service work?
A brown garden waste wheelie bin will be delivered to you by the Council for your use. You will also receive an annual membership sticker for you to display on your bin and information on your first and ongoing collection day.

The collection service operates for 10 months of the year (excluding December and January) and is collected every two weeks.  Your wheelie bin or bag must be placed kerbside by 6am on the day of your collection. Only garden waste contained within the wheelie bin or bag will be collected. Any lapsed membership will result in the garden waste bin not being collected and the bin will be removed.

What happens to my garden waste? The garden waste is emptied into a dedicated vehicle and then sent to a local facility to be recycled.

What can be placed in the garden waste wheeled bin?

Yes please No thanks
grass cuttings soil, stones or gravel
hedge trimming flower pots
garden pruning’s seed trays
leaves kitchen / food waste
small twigs pet litter or waste
dead plants cardboard, paper, glass or metal
weeds wood/timber or sawdust
branches no thicker than 7cm (3") plastic bags


Please contact Customer Services on 01784 451499 to place an order and pay by credit/debit card alternatively you can do this online by using the link below or print off the application form and direct debit form and return to: Garden Waste Service, Spelthorne Borough Council, Council Offices, Knowle Green, Staines, TW18 1XB

Order/renew online

Application form (Word 148kb)

Direct debit form (Pdf 50kb)