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CHANGES TO GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS BY
SOUTH GLOS COUNCIL
There are several changes to the waste and recycling
service which are due to be implemented in 2014.
From April 2014:
An optional charge will be introduced for garden waste
collections.
to continue to receive the household garden waste
collection service, a subscription will be introduced of £36 per year
‘pay as you go’ garden waste sacks will be available from local outlets
at a cost of £2 each and will be collected in the same way as the
garden waste bin
if you receive Income Support, Pension Credit, or Income Related Job
Seekers Allowance your household is entitled to a 50% reduction in
the annual charge. We will require proof that you are in receipt of
Income Support, Pension Credit or Income Related Job Seekers
Allowance.
Residents who do not wish to subscribe to the service can home compost or
continue to dispose of garden waste free of charge at their local Sort It!*
recycling centre.
How do I subscribe to the garden waste service?
You will be able to subscribe from early February 2014 in a number of ways:
Online - we recommend that you pay online and sign up for a Direct Debit as this will be the
quickest option. If you sign up for a Direct Debit you do not need to take any other action to
ensure the service continues every year and we will let you know if there are any changes. The
online form will be available on these pages from early February
By phone - call us on 01454 868000 and pay by debit/credit card you can also sign up for a
Direct Debit for next year
In person - visit a One Stop Shop and hand in your completed sign up forms – the forms will be
available in the One Stop Shops from early February
Cash payments for the annual garden waste collection service will not be accepted.
Your collection day for green waste may change from its current day. All residents will receive
information on green collection days in March 2014.
How do I use the garden waste sack collection services?
Sacks will be available from your local library and Country Stores at 48 High Street Marshfield
SN14 8LP, for £2 each.
When you have filled your garden waste sack(s) you will need to book a collection either online
or by calling 01454 868000 and leaving your house number and postcode on our messaging
service.