Garden waste in Bolton
How garden waste works in Bolton, checked against Bolton Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 31 October 2026.
- Your first green bin is free
- A second 240 litre green bin is £37.50 a year, to the end of March 2027
- Plus a one-off £35 in the first year for setup and delivery
- Extra bins are emptied every fortnight, and no food waste goes in them
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Green bins
Bolton Council describes the first garden waste bin as free.
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| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Second 240 litre green bin | £37.50 a year, running to the end of March 2027 |
| First-year setup and delivery | £35, one-off |
Extra bins are for garden waste only and are emptied every fortnight. Food waste is not allowed in them. The council does not collect garden waste on its council bulky collection.
Bigger garden jobs
For a full clearance, tree work or a pile that will not fit the bins, see garden waste removal.