Household garden waste

Subscriptions for the 2026/27 garden waste service which will begin from 1 April 2026, will open on Monday 16 March 2026. Bookings can be made online through MyDudley (the link will be live at 10am on Monday 16 March), or by calling Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345 from 10am, Monday 16 March.

You will need a valid debit or credit card and a one-off payment of £52 will be taken – this fee is frozen from 2025/26.

Collections are fortnightly, and only suspended for two weeks over the Christmas period.

Please note:

• New permits will be delivered to you within 10 working days of signing up 
• Please note: If you sign up less than 24 hours before your collection day, we will not empty your bin until the following collection. Our system needs this time to record your details
• Only bins with visible permits will be collected by our crews (however, you may still put out your garden bin if you have subscribed but your permit hasn't arrived yet)

What to put in your garden waste bin

• Cut flowers
• Grass cuttings
• Plants and weeds
• Leaves, twigs and bark
• Hedge and shrub clippings

What not to put in (these items won't be collected)

• Metal or glass
• Stones or rubble
• Animal waste or bedding
• DIY rubbish, timber or sawdust
• Food or kitchen waste (including raw or cooked food)
• Soil, pot plant compost, turf, ash or garden chemicals
• Plastic (including plastic bags, bin liners, carrier bags or plant pots)

We can't empty your garden waste bin if it

• Is too full for the lid to close
• Is too heavy to empty safely
• Contains items that can’t be composted
• Contains any bags - garden waste must be loose and not in bags

You can also subscribe for multiple garden waste collections. If you already have additional garden waste bins please indicate the number that you want to pay for when you subscribe. If you need additional bins, these can also be purchased.

Additional garden waste

If you have a lot of heavy garden waste, you can split it over several garden waste collections. You can also take it to the tip, also known as the household waste recycling centre.

You can also alternatively pay a one-off fee for large amounts of garden waste to be picked up from your home. For a small fee, you can get rid of unwanted items quickly and easily by using our bulky waste collection service

Terms and conditions for our household garden waste collection service