Quick answer
For regular grass and hedge cuttings the council garden waste bin is usually the cheapest route. For an overgrown garden, a one-off big load, or soil, turf and fencing the bin will not take, a private garden clearance in Chichester is more practical.
What the Chichester District Council garden waste service costsSection titled What%20the%20Chichester%20District%20Council%20garden%20waste%20service%20costs
West Sussex County Council's A to Z of recycling describes garden waste collections as something you subscribe to through your district or borough council, rather than a free service. In Chichester that means Chichester District Council.
The annual price, bin size, collection days, any winter pause and how to sign up are set by the council and can change from year to year. Check the current details on the Chichester District Council garden recycling page before you subscribe. Council prices and rules change, so recheck the official page before booking.
What can and cannot go in the garden waste binSection titled What%20can%20and%20cannot%20go%20in%20the%20garden%20waste%20bin
The council publishes its own list of what the garden recycling bin takes, and what it refuses, on its garden recycling bin items page. Check it before you fill the bin.
As a rule, a garden bin is meant for plant material such as grass cuttings, leaves and hedge trimmings. Soil, rubble, fencing and other garden rubbish are better taken to a recycling centre or cleared privately.
Taking garden waste to the tipSection titled Taking%20garden%20waste%20to%20the%20tip
The recycling centre serving Chichester is Chichester Recycling Centre on Coach Road, Westhampnett, PO18 0NX. West Sussex County Council's A to Z of recycling says garden waste and grass cuttings are accepted at its recycling centres.
The Chichester Recycling Centre page says you must book a slot before visiting, unless you arrive on foot, by bicycle or on a mobility scooter. It cannot take Luton-type vans, horseboxes, twin-axle trailers, tipper, flatbed or drop-side trucks, or vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross weight. From 1 October to 31 March it is open 9am to 4pm and closed on Tuesdays. Soil and hardcore are not for home disposal and have to go to a centre that accepts them, so check with the site first. Rules and hours change, so recheck before you travel.
Council bin vs private garden clearance at a glanceSection titled Council%20bin%20vs%20private%20garden%20clearance%20at%20a%20glance
Side by side
Chichester District Council garden waste bin
Best for: Regular grass cuttings, leaves and light pruning through the year.
- Cost
- Annual subscription
- Timing
- Set by the council
- Plant material such as grass, leaves and hedge trimmings
- Bin size and collection days are set by the council
- You cut, bag and wheel it out yourself
Private garden clearance with Chichester House Clearance
Best for: Overgrown gardens, big prunings, one-off clear-outs and mixed garden rubbish.
- Cost
- Priced by load and access
- Timing
- Usually the same week
- We cut back, clear and load - nothing to bag or wheel out
- Soil, turf, old sheds, fencing and garden furniture in one visit
- Green waste goes for composting through licensed routes
When the council bin is enoughSection titled When%20the%20council%20bin%20is%20enough
The council subscription suits you if most of your waste is ordinary plant material:
- Regular lawn mowing and grass cuttings through the growing season
- Leaves and light hedge trimmings
- A tidy garden where you are happy to cut, bag and wheel the bin out yourself
- A household that wants a regular collection rather than trips to the tip
When a private clearance is the better optionSection titled When%20a%20private%20clearance%20is%20the%20better%20option
A private clearance is usually more practical when the bin is not the right tool:
- The garden is overgrown or neglected and needs cutting back first
- You have more than the bin holds, such as large prunings or a whole hedge
- You have soil, turf, rubble or fencing to remove
- There is a house sale or tenancy deadline
- Nobody in the household can do the work
More than the bin can take?
We clear overgrown gardens, green waste, soil and garden rubbish across Chichester, usually the same week.
Which option fits your gardenSection titled Which%20option%20fits%20your%20garden
Match your situation
Regular grass and hedge cuttings
Chichester District Council binGood for a steady stream of plant material. Check the council page for current terms.
A one-off load and a car
Recycling centreChichester Recycling Centre in Westhampnett takes garden waste, but you need to book a slot first.
Soil, turf, rubble or fencing
Private clearanceThese are not plant material for a garden bin, and the tip has its own rules for soil and hardcore.
An overgrown garden or a deadline
Private clearanceOne visit covers cutting back, clearing and disposal.
Common questionsSection titled Common%20questions
Is garden waste collection free in Chichester?Section titled Is%20garden%20waste%20collection%20free%20in%20Chichester%3F
Not usually. West Sussex County Council's A to Z of recycling says garden waste collections are subscribed to through your district council. Check the Chichester District Council page for the current price, and recheck it before you book.
What if my garden waste will not fit in the bin?Section titled What%20if%20my%20garden%20waste%20will%20not%20fit%20in%20the%20bin%3F
Check the council's terms for its rule on extra waste. Otherwise, book a slot and take it to Chichester Recycling Centre, or book a private garden clearance for larger loads.
Can I take a one-off load of garden waste to the tip?Section titled Can%20I%20take%20a%20one-off%20load%20of%20garden%20waste%20to%20the%20tip%3F
Yes, the recycling centre accepts garden waste, but you must book a slot first unless you arrive on foot, by bicycle or on a mobility scooter. Check the vehicle restrictions on the recycling centre page. For loads that are too big or awkward, a private clearance is the alternative.
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