Whether you’ve got an overgrown garden, a small unused outdoor space, or need to completely overhaul the garden in your new home, it can be tricky to know exactly what to do with the leftovers and how to get rid of garden waste.
In this article, we’ll cover the different methods you can use to get rid of garden waste, no matter how much or little you have. These methods work for all quantities of garden waste, meaning you can use them if you have completely cleared your garden or simply maintained your trees, grass, and bushes.
What counts as garden waste?
Garden waste typically includes all forms of loose shrubbery accumulated by completing garden maintenance activities, such as cutting grass, removing bushes, or removing vegetation. The types of leftovers you are likely to be left with when completing garden work include:
- Lawn cuttings
- Hedge trimmings
- Leaf matter
- Soil/mud
- Weeds
- Small branches
All of the items mentioned above are categorised as garden waste and can be distributed in several ways, which we will cover below.
How to deal with garden waste
If you are completing routine gardening maintenance or only have a small amount of waste, there are ways in which you can remove this waste without requiring assistance, including:
Composting
Composting is the process of naturally recycling organic matter and waste, such as leaves, grass, and even food scraps, by turning it into fertilizer, or compost, as it is also known. This fertilizer is created through the decomposition of plant and food waste and can be used within other gardening activities to enrich soil and plants.
Local tip
One way to remove garden waste is to collect and bag it all to take to your local tip or recycling centre, which should have a designated area for green or garden waste. However, this method is often very time-consuming, requiring a time slot allocation and waiting in long queues.
Hire a skip
Another way you can remove garden waste is by hiring a skip and filling it, ready to be taken away. However, this method is only viable for those who are completely transforming their garden and isn’t suitable for those looking to remove a medium amount of shrubbery or needing to complete monthly garden maintenance.
Additionally, the longer you keep your skip, or if you require it over an initially agreed-upon time, the more it is likely to cost, making this a more expensive option.
Council collection
Some councils offer a bagged compost or garden waste collection service, which will need to be arranged beforehand. Additionally, you may be able to pay extra for a garden waste bin, with an annual collection fee on top.
This is a suitable option for those who have regular garden waste or compost. However, if you are completing a garden renovation or need a garden clearance, this may not be the best option.
Garden clearance services
A garden clearance service will involve a specialist team attending your property or home to remove and collect your garden waste. This method is extremely useful if you need a one-time garden clearance and waste removal or if you are looking to upgrade a patio, fencing, or shed with our team able to come and dismantle and remove the old one.
If you are looking for garden clearance services for your home or someone else, contact us today, and we will arrange a time to visit your property.
Professional & fast garden clearance services
At HeyClear, we provide fast and cost-effective garden clearance services, with our team offering:
- Garden waste removals
- Old garden furniture removals
- Gas bottle removals
- Shed removals
- Tree & shrub removal
- Turf & soil collections
Our team will leave your garden spotless, providing you with a space you can use straight away, whether your garden is overgrown or if you need a clearance to crack on with renovation work.
Why choose HeyClear?
When choosing HeyClear, you will benefit from the years of experience and knowledge we have gained throughout our history of completing extensive commercial and private projects. Additionally, we will handle the entire process for you, from start to finish, meaning you can relax and have the peace of mind that your experience will surpass your expectations and leave your garden how you’re expecting it to be.
At HeyClear, we are dedicated to providing responsible clearances and adopting eco-friendly methods and removal techniques to help protect the environment. We also work to reduce costs wherever we can to reduce our prices as much as possible and provide cost-effective solutions.
Contact us
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of how to get rid of garden waste and why choosing a garden clearance service like the ones we provide is the best way to solve your garden waste needs.
For more information or to receive a quote about our garden clearance services, enquire online or contact us today.
