Garden waste
We are receiving an exceptionally high volume of calls relating to Garden Waste subscription renewals, and request that you renew online where possible:
Renew garden waste online
For any waste and recycling issues please email [email protected]
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
We offer a fortnightly garden waste collection service, with the exception of a four-week period over the Christmas holidays. As part of garden waste service, we provide a 240-litre wheelie bin OR 4 60 Litre handled bags.
The service runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, and costs £57 for the year
We accept "Compostable Waste" only - botanical waste consisting of grass cuttings, hedge clippings, prunings, leaves (excluding street sweepings), wood chippings, dead plant material and roots.
We cannot accept - food or kitchen waste (including vegetables from the garden, fruit and vegetable peelings or tea bags), genetically modified waste, turf, mud, stones, concrete, timber, animal waste, animal bedding or any other non-compostable garden items.
Sign up or renew existing subscription
The simplest way to sign up for the service, or renew an existing subscription is via our online application form
Cancel subscription
In the event that you do not wish to renew your subscription, please ensure that your bin is emptied on your last collection and we will arrange for the bin to be scheduled for removal.
Collection dates
Garden waste is collected fortnightly. Find my collection dates.
Terms and conditions
When you subscribe, you must agree to the service's terms and conditions.
Sticker guidelines
Please view our sticker guidelines (PDF, 52 KB) for details on how to display your garden waste sticker.
Home composting options
If you are interested in composting at home, Torridge is working in partnership with getcomposting.com who can supply a range of low cost home composters.
