About the Service
The subscription year runs from 1 April to 31 March.
Garden waste collections are made weekly from Mid February to the beginning of December.
Collections must be made in a garden waste bin that has been provided by Maldon District Council.
From December to mid February garden waste collections are made each fortnight, apart from 2 weeks after the Christmas and New Year period where collections are suspended.
Please refer to the garden waste terms and conditions detailed below for further information.
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What can go in my green wheeled bin?
The following items can be placed in your green garden waste bin:
- Hedge and shrub clippings
- Twigs and small branches (no bigger than 2 inches in diameter)
- Cut flowers
- Windfall fruit (please ensure that your bin does not become too heavy, if necessary please split them over a few weeks)
- Leaves
- Grass cuttings (please only part fill your bin if the cuttings are wet as they can become too heavy to lift safely if the bin is full)
Please ensure no other items are placed in your green garden waste bin, including but not limited to:
- Soil and compost
- Turf
- Animal and pet bedding including straw and sawdust
- Animal waste (poo and cat litter)
- Japanese knotweed
- Giant hogweed
- Broad leaved dock
- Curled dock
- Creeping thistle
- Ragwort
- Spear thistle
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New Subscribers
Update 9 September 2026
We are now approaching the half yearly subscription period which comes into effect on 1 October. The half year subscription fee is £32.00 plus £38.00 to purchase a bin if you do not have a Maldon District Council branded bin. Please note that your subscription will need to be renewed on 1 April for the new subscription year.
If you would like to register your interest in joining the scheme please complete our online application form. If you have provided an email address we will send the letter via email.
Joining instructions for half year subscriptions will be issued during week commencing 15 September.
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Terms and conditions
You can download a copy of the new terms and conditions for 2026/27 here.
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Renewing your subscription
Garden waste subscription renewal fees were due on 31 March.
If you have not yet renewed your subscription your collections have ceased.
To reinstate your service please register your interest
Replacement bins
New bins are guaranteed for 3 years after delivery and will be replaced free of charge if they are damaged within this time. If your bin becomes damaged in year 4 or 5 after it was purchased you will have to pay half of the current bin replacement fee. After year 5 you will need to purchase a new bin at the full current price..
Please note that this guarantee is only for damaged bins. If your bin is lost or stolen you will need to purchase a new bin regardless of when it was issued.
The current cost to replace a garden waste bin is £38.00
To order a new bin please complete our online form , select 'request a bin or recycling container' and select 'replace a 240L green bin'. You may keep your old bin for storage purposes but if you would like us to remove the old bin when we deliver the new one, please advise us of this by adding a message in the notes. Payment for the new bin can be made online or via our automated telephone payment line 01621 212410. Remember to quote your unique garden waste reference number when making payment and allow up to 10 working days for delivery.
Cancellation
To cancel your garden waste collection subscription, please complete our online form.
Please note that we will not remove your green garden waste bin should you cancel your subscription.
Alternative ways to recycle your garden waste
- Visit Essex County Council's Recycling Centres for Household Waste.
- You can compost at home by buying a compost bin at a reduced cost. For full details visit loveessex.org