Update on garden waste collections
While we're working within measures which minimise the spread of coronavirus:
- we're expecting some delays with garden waste collections
- garden waste collections may take longer than usual
- we'll return as soon as possible if your garden waste isn't collected on your usual day (please leave your bin out)
- we won't collect any additional bagged garden waste put out next to your green bin
- you should composting your garden waste, if possible
- there are changes to additional garden waste subscriptions
Collecting garden waste
Most households have alternate weekly collections of recycling collections one week, and waste collections the next.
Some households also have garden waste collections, where we empty one garden waste bin for free.
Garden waste collection season
We collect garden waste each year from the beginning of April to the end of November.
Check your garden waste collection dates via our online waste collection calendar.
Make sure you put your garden waste bin out between 7.00pm on the day before collection and 7.00am on your collection day.
If you live in York, you can also dispose of your garden waste at:
New or replacement green bins
See costs for a new or replacement green bin.
Note: You'll need to register with our Do It Online service to be able to order a waste container online.
Items suitable for your garden waste bin
| Yes please | No thanks |
|---|---|
| Leaves and bark | Soil, turf, rubble, coal, BBQ charcoal |
| Grass cuttings and hedge clippings | Nappies |
| Cut flowers and house plants | Plastic, paper, cardboard and other packaging |
| Garden plants and flowers | General household rubbish |
| Windfall fruit | Food or other kitchen waste |
| Twigs and small branches | Large whole branches |
| Non-invasive garden weeds | Invasive weeds such as Japanese knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Ragwort (seek advice on safe disposal from the Environment Agency) |
| Pot plant compost | Plant pots |
| Straw bedding from small vegetarian pets, such as rabbits | Pet and animal waste from cats and dogs |
| Christmas trees and wreaths (chopped up so they fit inside your bin) | Christmas decorations |
| Plain paper bags | 'Compostable' plastic |
Additional garden waste subscription scheme
Subscribe to our additional garden waste scheme - we calculate the cost per extra bin.
St Nicks garden waste collections
If St Nicks collect your recycling, they also collect your garden waste.
Contact St Nicks directly for details of:
- what they collect
- how to present it for collection