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 Do you want your garden waste collecting?

Ashfield District Councils' garden waste scheme could be just what you need!

For a small annual charge we can collect your compostable garden waste once a fortnight. Collections will start early March running through to November 2010.

So how do you join the scheme?

The fortnightly garden waste collection costs £20 for the season (March - November 2010).

You can join the scheme in the following ways:

Visit us at any of the Council Offices where you can pay by cash, cheque, debit or credit card. Our offices are  located on:

Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield;

Fox Street, Sutton in Ashfield;

Nottingham Road, Selston;

Watnall Road, Hucknall.

Call us on 0800 183 84 84 and pay by debit or credit card.

On-line by clicking here: http://www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/council--government-and-democracy/online-payments/

Please note there is 1.5% charge for paying by credit card. For more details contact us on 0800 183 84 84.

What then?

Once we have received your payment, we will deliver your wheelie bin in February. You will also receive another leaflet highlighting your collection days.

What do you get for your £20?

Your £20 provides you with the use of a wheelie bin and 20 collections between March and November 2010. Please note that the bin remains the property of Ashfield District Council and will be reclaimed should you drop out of the scheme or fail to use it as intended.

What can go in the 'brown lidded' bin?

Only organic garden waste can be collected. This includes:

Grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves, prunings, twigs, plants, weeds and cut flowers. These items should be put in the bin loose. Any bins which contain the wrong materials cannot be emptied.

How big are the bins?

The 'brown lidded' bin is the same size as 'green lidded' bin (240 litres).

Why are we introducing this scheme?

Compostable organic garden waste makes up around 32% of the contents of a typical rubbish bin. Unfortunately, all the garden waste put in the 'grey/black lidded' bins is buried in landfill.

By providing a separate garden waste collection we can ensure this material is composted reducing the pressure on landfill space and cutting the harmful emissions they cause.

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