Key winter jobs include clearing leaves, pruning roses, caring for lawns and planting bulbs.
The Colchester Council garden waste service offers fortnightly pick-ups — up to 25 a year, with a two-week break over Christmas.
Joining the service costs £34.99 per bin as a one‑time joining fee, plus £65 per bin for the annual service.
If you’re renewing, it’s just £65 per bin.
Councillor Martin Goss, responsible for waste, neighbourhoods and leisure said: “Our garden waste subscription service is designed to support residents in keeping their gardens tidy and well-maintained throughout the year.
“With the convenience of our kerbside collections, residents can focus on their gardening tasks without worrying about waste disposal but know its efficiently recycled and composted.”
For residents not wishing to sign up to the service they can dispose of any unwanted garden waste at home by composting it or booking a slot online and taking it to the nearest Essex County Council Recycling Centre.
Residents can also purchase discounted compost bin through Love Essex as well as take part in a free online composting course, whether they purchase a compost bin or not.
Visit this link to sign up for our garden waste collections online.
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