Garden Waste Collection Service

Due to increased financial pressures and the need to prioritise key services, we have had to make some tough decisions and charging for garden waste collections is one of those decisions. The free garden waste service ended in March 2013.

A new and improved service

Southampton residents who still want the convenience of doorstep collections can sign up for the new chargeable garden waste collection service. This improved service provides two sizes of wheeled bins and fortnightly collections throughout the year, from April 2013 to March 2014. The 240 litre bin is the same size as the standard rubbish and recycling bin and is equivalent to two and a half of the old garden bags. A 360 litre bin is available at a higher cost if you have a large amount of garden waste to dispose of on a regular basis.

For more information about the scheme, please see the Frequently Asked Questions.

** Only for properties with no frontage. Please see list of qualifying properties (roads).

Register and pay now (opens a new window). A 2.5% surcharge applies to credit card payments.

Once payment has been received your new garden waste bin will be delivered in approximately two weeks.

You can dispose of your garden waste free of charge by taking it to the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC):

Alternatively, home composting is the ideal way to deal with your garden waste and will also provide you with nutrient-rich compost to improve your soil and plants. Find out more about composters.