If you have already used these alternatives and would like more, please use the form at the top of this page to request additional sacks. If we’re collecting an old bin from you, please leave it at the front of your property where we can easily access it. For updates and information on collections during periods of bad weather follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The garden waste collection service is a convenient and cost-effective way of disposing of your green waste. Please don't include any personal or financial information, for example your National Insurance or credit card numbers. All of our big green recycling bins are manufactured in Europe by compact injection moulding high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and are therefore able to withstand an impressive amount of ‘wear and tear’.

The green wheelie bin is most often used for the disposal and collection of garden waste or mixed recycling in the UK and, because of this, most households across the country have green refuse bins in their garden. If the bin that has been provided to you is lost, stolen or damaged you may be charged the cost of replacement. Reusing materials helps to make sure that we are making the most of our waste and saves valuable natural resources. However, where any circumstance arises which prevents Somerset Council from fulfilling this contract for a period of 60 days or more you may cancel your subscription by giving Somerset Council 30 days’ notice in writing.

Following the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001 the Animal By-Products Regulations were introduced across Europe to prevent there being a risk to animal or public health through the spread of disease. e. those which fall within the definition of “dwelling” in section 3 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992).Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 you have the right to change your mind about your subscription and cancel your contract within a 14-day period.