Garden clearance in Bolton
Clearing a garden in Bolton? Here's what the council will and won't take, checked against Bolton Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 31 October 2026.
- The council bulky collection does not take garden waste, sheds or garden gates
- Your first green bin is free. A second is £37.50 a year plus a one-off £35
- Trampolines, plant pots and bird tables are also refused
- A garden clearance company takes the lot in one visit
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What the council will not take
Bolton's council bulky collection not-collected list includes garden waste, sheds, garden gates, bird tables, rabbit hutches, plant pots, mesh panels, trampolines and petrol lawnmowers.
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The council describes the first garden waste bin as free. A second 240 litre bin is £37.50 a year to the end of March 2027, plus a one-off £35 in the first year. See garden waste in Bolton.
Garden items it does take
The bulky list includes garden tables and chairs, a BBQ with no gas bottle, a small slide or swing (dismantled), spades and electric lawnmowers, at £41 for up to five items.
Rough costs
| Load | Rough private price |
|---|---|
| Small load (a few bags and items) | £60 to £100 |
| Half a van | £150 to £250 |
| Full van | £250 to £400 or more |
Overgrown gardens, hedges and old sheds are usually half a van or more.