About the service
The garden waste subscription year runs from 1 April to 31 March.
From March to November you will receive weekly collections on your usual scheduled waste collection day. During December to February you will receive a fortnightly collection.
Your waste collection calendar shows your garden waste collection dates.
There are 2 subscription tariffs:
- annual subscription of £70.00 for applications received between 1 April 2024 & 30 September 2024
- half year subscription of £28.00 for applications received between 1 October 2024 & 31 March 2025.
Please note that if you do not have a Maldon District Council issued bin at your property you would need to purchase one at a cost of £35.00 per bin.
See what can go in your green garden waste bin
For further information please refer to the terms and conditions.
If your refuse and recycling collections are made by our small waste collection vehicle we are unable to offer a garden waste service.
Annual renewal 2024/25
The annual garden waste renewal is now complete for existing customers.
New subscribers
If you would like to register your interest in joining the scheme please complete our online application form and we will contact you with further details on how to join the service . If you have provided an email address we will send the letter via email.
We are now approaching the half year subscription period so we are temporarily delaying sending out new joining letters. If you wish to join the service please continue to register your interest using the form above but be advised that you will not receive your joining instructions until the beginning of September.
Existing customers requiring an additional bin
If you already use the service and would like an additional bin, please complete a new garden waste service enquiry form and we will contact you with further details on how to set up an additional subscription.
Please note that this is a request for an additional bin by adding a message to your request. Additional bins need to be purchased from the Council and will be subject to another annual subscription fee charged at the same rate as a new subscriber.
Replacement bins
New bins are guaranteed for 1 year after delivery and will be replaced free of charge if they are damaged within this time. If your bin is lost or stolen or becomes damaged after the 1 year guarantee has expired you will need to purchase a new bin at a cost of £35.00 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