The local authority’s kerbside collection service, where householders pay £40 for an extra bin, is in its second year.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s kerbside garden waste collection scheme has picked up nearly 1,000 tonnes of rubbish this year.
The local authority introduced the service in 2024, with householders paying £40 for an extra bin for their grass clippings and leaves to be collected every fortnight between March and November.
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Between March and August this year, 960.14 tonnes of waste was collected – 746.84 tonnes more than during the same period in the first year of the scheme.
There were 213.3 tonnes of garden waste dumped at household waste recycling centres, suggesting more people are taking advantage of the project.
Now, the council is looking for feedback on the service to see how it can be improved.
Chairman of the council’s economy and infrastructure committee, Councillor Andy Ferguson, said: “One year on from launching, it’s fantastic to see so many residents making use of our kerbside garden waste collection service.
“The increase in garden waste collected and the positive environmental impact show that small changes can make a big difference. I encourage everyone to take part in our feedback survey and to apply early for next years’ service.”
The survey is available at the council’s website.
Collections will continue until the end of November, with applications for next year’s scheme opening soon.
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