Garden waste in Bristol: council bin, tips and clearance
Here's how to get rid of garden waste in Bristol, checked against Bristol City Council and Bristol Waste Company pages on 30 October 2026.
- The council garden waste service costs £59 a year if you have a bin, or £81 with a new bin, from 6 May 2026
- Paying by Direct Debit brings it to £56 or £78 with a bin
- Collections are every two weeks, paused for a month at Christmas and New Year
- The tips accept green waste from gardens, with no charge stated
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The garden waste bin
Bristol City Council runs a paid garden waste service, collected every two weeks. The service is suspended for one month over the Christmas and New Year period.
Prices
| Option | Price from 6 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Annual subscription (you already have a bin) | £59 |
| Annual subscription plus a new bin | £81 |
| Annual subscription by Direct Debit | £56 |
| Subscription plus bin by Direct Debit | £78 |
| Concessionary subscription | £28, or £25 by Direct Debit |
| Concessionary subscription plus bin | £38.50, or £35.50 by Direct Debit |
| Replacement bin | £22, or £10.50 concessionary |
The council says it raised the prices in line with inflation, and that its online forms are being updated to match, so the form may show a different figure for a while. Online orders are paid by card. A Direct Debit needs a form sent by email or post, because it cannot be set up over the phone. The council says no refunds are given for cancelling within a subscription period.
The tips
The council lists "green waste from gardens" as accepted at its recycling centres and states no charge on that page. You still need a booked slot. See the Bristol tips guide, and for bigger gardens a van needs a van permit. The council bulky collection does not take garden waste or soil.
A private firm
For a one-off clear-out of hedge trimmings or a felled tree, a licensed garden waste company brings its own vehicle. Check it is a registered waste carrier.
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