Garden waste changes

SODC is introducing a new permit scheme for garden waste collections this year.

To receive garden waste collections from 1 April 2025, residents must purchase an annual permit. This will replace direct debits.

What residents need to do:

• From late February, visit the council’s website www.southandvale.gov.uk/GardenWastePermit to make a one-off, annual payment for garden waste collections.
• When customers get it in the post, they need to stick the permit to the lid of their brown bin.

Garden waste customers can also sign up for an online account on SODCs website to make things easier when they purchase the next permit in 2026. Anyone who cannot easily signup for a permit online can call 01235 422422 for support.

Visit the New Garden Waste FAQ page for more information.