Pay for garden waste collection service: new customers

You can sign up now to have your garden waste collected from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
 

What is costs

For new customers the garden waste service costs:

• £95.50 - full rate
• £79.25 - discount rate (only if you receive Local Council Tax Support)

This includes the cost of a garden waste bin.

⚠ There is no reduction in the payment if you sign up after 1 July even though you will not be getting the full 12 months of collections.

Discounts

If you receive Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) you will be eligible for a 25 percent reduction on the service charge. There is no discount on the cost of a garden waste bin.

You will need to provide your claim number. If you are unsure of your claim number you can call us 01799 510510 or using an alternative methods via our contact us page.
 

How to pay

Pay online

You can pay for your garden waste collection securely online.

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Our online payments system is not available from 17:25 to 17:40 every day.

Please enter:

• Reference - NEW CUSTOMER
• Amount - amount payable
• Description - benefit claim number if applicable

Pay by credit or debit card

By phone

You will need to call us on 01799 510510 if you want to pay over the phone using your debit card or credit card.

In person

You can also pay by credit or debit card at the reception at our London Road Offices in Saffron Walden.

Pay by cheque

Please ensure that you include your name and address with your cheque. You will then need to send it to us at:

Uttlesford District Council, Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4ER