Crawley Garden Waste Collection

Crawley Borough Council · verified local guide

Crawley Garden Waste Collection

Crawley’s GREENbin garden-waste service costs £78.10 per bin for 2026/27 and operates on a fortnightly collection cycle.

Apply, renew or check the serviceRead official council guidance

Council information checked 14 September 2026

£78.10 per binThis is the published price for the 2026/27 service year.
Every two weeksGREENbins are collected fortnightly.
Ready by 6.30amPlace the bin at the collection point before crews begin.

Plan your local garden-waste service

Collection season and festive changes

Crawley Borough 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

£78.10 per bin This is the published price for the 2026/27 service year. Every two weeks GREENbins are collected fortnightly. Ready by 6.30am Place the bin at the collection point before crews begin.

Renewal and service dates

£78.10 per bin This is the published price for the 2026/27 service year.

Concessions and payment support

Crawley Borough 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 Crawley Borough 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 Crawley Borough 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 Crawley Borough Council service notices and missed-bin guidance →

What can go in the garden-waste container?

Accepted

Garden cuttings, flowers, plants, leaves and weeds.

Not accepted

Branches wider than 100mm, kitchen waste, rubbish, animal waste, litter, hay, straw, excess soil or turf, ash, concrete, stones, rubble, plastic bags and plant pots.

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 Crawley Borough 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

Keep material loose inside the bin and ensure the lid is fully closed. Excess garden waste can be taken to Crawley Recycling Centre.

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Straightforward answers, with local council checks where needed.

Crawley Garden Waste FAQs

How much is the 2026/27 service?

£78.10 per GREENbin.

How often is the bin collected?

Every two weeks.

What time should the bin be ready?

Before 6.30am on collection day.

Can branches go in the bin?

Only material within the council’s limit; branches wider than 100mm are excluded.

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