Managing waste from your garden

Garden waste collection service

We offer a garden waste collection service in many areas of the Highland Council region.

What we collect

You can put the following items in your garden waste bin:

  • grass cuttings
  • hedge trimmings
  • small branches
  • leaves and weeds
  • flowers and plants

What not to include

Do not put these items in your garden waste bin:

  • food waste
  • soil or stones
  • plastic bags or plant pots
  • treated wood
  • pet waste

Get a garden waste permit

Page last modified: 6 November 2025