Croydon Garden Waste Collection

Croydon Council · verified local guide

Croydon Garden Waste Collection

Croydon’s chargeable garden-waste service costs £90.10 a year and provides 26 fortnightly collections using a council bin.

Apply, renew or check the serviceRead official council guidance

Council information checked 14 September 2026

£90.10 per yearThe annual charge includes the loan of the garden-waste bin.
26 collectionsThe service operates fortnightly over 12 months.
Ready by 6amPresent the bin at the property boundary closest to the highway.

Plan your local garden-waste service

Collection season and festive changes

Croydon Council may alter collections over Christmas, New Year or severe weather. Check its current service notice before putting the container out during holiday periods.

Container options

£90.10 per year The annual charge includes the loan of the garden-waste bin. Ready by 6am Present the bin at the property boundary closest to the highway. All material must fit inside the bin with the lid closed.

Renewal and service dates

£90.10 per year The annual charge includes the loan of the garden-waste bin. 26 collections The service operates fortnightly over 12 months.

Concessions and payment support

Croydon Council’s checked service information does not state a standard concession in this summary. Check the official application before paying, as eligibility and support arrangements may change.

When are your bins next due?

Use our Croydon Council collection guide for local collection information and access to the council’s current day checker.

Check when your bins are next due for collection

If your garden-waste collection is missed

Check the basics. If your correctly presented garden-waste collection is missed, first check for a service alert and any rejection reason. Confirm the container was out on time, accessible, not overfilled or contaminated, and that the subscription or permit is active. Report it through Croydon Council’s current online route as soon as the council allows.
Use the official reporting route. Reporting windows differ, so follow the live council instructions rather than waiting for the next collection.

Check Croydon Council service notices and missed-bin guidance →

What can go in the garden-waste container?

Accepted

Grass cuttings, dead plants, weeds, hedge trimmings, leaves, small branches and fallen fruit.

Not accepted

Tree trunks, stumps, logs, plant pots and trays, food waste, soil, hardcore, stones, rubble, turf, invasive plants and plastic or compostable bags.

When the collection service is not suitable

Local recycling-centre alternative

For garden waste that is too large, too heavy or not accepted in the collection, use the household recycling-centre guidance for the Croydon Council area. Check the official page before travelling because booking rules, opening hours and accepted materials can change.

Find the council’s disposal guidance →

Extra local guidance

All material must fit inside the bin with the lid closed. Contaminated or incorrectly presented bins will not be emptied.

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Straightforward answers, with local council checks where needed.

Croydon Garden Waste FAQs

How much is the Croydon service?

£90.10 a year.

How many collections are included?

Twenty-six fortnightly collections over 12 months.

Is the bin included?

The annual charge covers the loan of the council garden-waste bin.

When should the bin be presented?

By 6am at the property boundary nearest the highway.

Source: Croydon Council official waste and recycling guidance, checked 14 September 2026.