Garden waste collection service
Service details
The Garden Waste Collection Service runs from 1 September to 31 August each year with a winter break in December, January and February. It is not a statutory service and is therefore not included in Council Tax.
You will need a permit to receive Garden Waste collections, the cost for 2022 to 2023 is £47.75.
- Up to 3 Garden Waste permits can be purchased per household
- You can apply at other times throughout the year, although the £47.75 charge still applies
- There are no concessions or reduced rates
Permits are now on sale for the next Season starting on 1 September 2022
All current permits are valid until 31 August 2022
Apply for a permit
To purchase a permit for the collection year 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023 you can apply online.
The cost of a permit for 2022 to 2023 is £47.75
Garden waste bins
Order replacement garden waste bin
What you can put in your garden waste bin
Please ensure your bin is out by 7.00am as collection times may varyFind your collection date
Other ways to recycle your garden waste
The Garden Waste Collection Service is an optional service. You can still take your garden waste along to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) free of charge. Find your nearest HWRC that can accept garden waste.
If you have a garden waste bin you no longer require you can take it to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre. Alternatively, we can collect them from your home. Please e-mail recycle@highland.gov.uk
We would encourage everyone to recycle as much as possible and help us to reduce waste going to landfill. You might want to consider getting a compost bin for garden waste. By composting at home you can reduce the amount of waste you send to landfill. Advice on home composting.