The garden waste service is an optional chargeable service available to all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents.

Garden waste collections

The 2026 service starts on 26 January and the last collection will be on week ending 11 December 2026.

We will empty your bin every 2 weeks on the same day. You can check your collection day online and download a calendar of your collection dates for the year.

Make sure you always put your bin out by 5am on your collection day. We often make collections in the evening and may continue until 11pm.

Getting your garden waste bin

If you apply or renew before 31 December, your bin and any extra bins you have ordered will be delivered before the start of the 2026 garden waste service.

If you apply after 31 December, your bin and any extra bins you have ordered will be delivered within 20 working days.

Garden waste bin size

The bins are 240 litres, with approximate dimensions of 10,630 millimetres high, 720mm wide and 560mm deep.

Paying for multiple properties

If you would like to pay for multiple properties, for example, as a landlord or on behalf of other people as well as yourself, apply online and make sure you set up your account as a customer not a business. We are not able to invoice for the service.

Terms and conditions

Help putting your bin out for collection

If you cannot put your bin out for collection due to being disabled or physically unable, we may be able to help with your bin collections.