South Holland Garden Waste Collection

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South Holland Garden Waste Collection

South Holland’s garden-waste service costs £62.50 for the first subscribed brown bin.

Apply, renew or check the serviceRead official council guidance

Council information checked 16 September 2026

£62.50 first binThe subscription applies to a council-issued brown bin.
£36.25 second binA reduced subscription price applies to the second bin.
Bin charge if neededA first new bin and delivery costs £54.60.

Plan your local garden-waste service

Collection season and festive changes

The scheme supplies 24 fortnightly collections through the year, except for its Christmas break. Use the 2026/27 calendar because some rounds have changed.

Container options

£62.50 first bin The subscription applies to a council-issued brown bin. £36.25 second bin A reduced subscription price applies to the second bin. Bin charge if needed A first new bin and delivery costs £54.60.

Renewal and service dates

The subscription costs £62.50 for 24 rounds. Renewal opens only five weeks before expiry; a separate £54.60 charge covers the bin, delivery and related provision.

Concessions and payment support

The council publishes a reduced £36.25 subscription for eligible customers. Confirm the current qualification route before paying.

When are your bins next due?

Use our South Holland District 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. Present the subscribed brown bin at the agreed place by the council’s stated early-morning deadline. Check the revised calendar and report a genuine missed round promptly.
Use the official reporting route. Reporting windows differ, so follow the live council instructions rather than waiting for the next collection.

Check South Holland District Council service notices and missed-bin guidance →

What can go in the garden-waste container?

Accepted

Grass cuttings, leaves, flowers, plants, weeds, hedge trimmings, prunings, twigs and suitable small branches.

Not accepted

Food waste, soil, rubble, stones, plastic bags, plant pots, pet waste and ordinary household rubbish.

When the collection service is not suitable

Extra local guidance

Customers who subscribed before April 2026 own their existing bin. Current calendars and any altered round dates are available through the council.

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Straightforward answers, with local council checks where needed.

South Holland Garden Waste FAQs

What is the first-bin subscription?

£62.50.

What is the second-bin subscription?

£36.25.

What does a new first bin and delivery cost?

£54.60.

Is a council brown bin required?

Yes.

Source: South Holland District Council official waste and recycling guidance, checked 16 September 2026.