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The current subscription year expires at the end of March so if you’d like your garden waste service to continue for another year, you’ll have to renew.
The subscription rate is £55 for each garden waste bin, and households can have a maximum of two bins.
If your property isn’t suitable for a bin, the same £55 rate applies for three garden waste sacks, with a maximum of six sacks per household.
If you don’t want to renew, we’ll automatically stop collecting your garden waste after Friday 31 March.
If you’re not currently registered for garden waste collections and would like to start, you can now sign up.
Join a local litter pick
Litter picks are taking place this month in support of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign, the Great British Spring Clean.
- Join a family litter pick in Yatton on Saturday 25 March, organised by The Waste Less Yatton group. Children are encouraged to join in, to learn why it’s important to look after our community and the environment we live in. It takes place from 2pm to 3.30pm and all equipment will be provided. Please wear sensible clothing and shoes. Book your place in advance by emailing nsreducereuserecycle@gmail.com Children’s places are limited to 12, but there is no limit on adult numbers. Find out more on the Waste Less Yatton Facebook page.
An Adopt-a-Street litter pick to support the Great British Spring Clean takes place on Sunday 2 April. All current Adopt-a-Street members are welcome to join in. Check your email for details and about when and where to meet. If you’d like to join our Adopt-a-Street scheme and make a contribution to your local community, visit our website for more information.
- An Easter Eggstravaganza litter pick is also taking place at Marine Lake beach in Weston-super-Mare. Feel free to dress up for the Easter-themed event, from noon to 6pm on Sunday 9 April.
Residents who live in the Bournville area of Weston-super-Mare host regular litter picks. Visit the Beautiful Bournville Facebook group for the latest updates.
If you’re taking part in the Great British Spring Clean and plan to collect 10 bags or more, please email us at recycling&waste@n-somerset.gov.uk to book in a litter collection. Four days advance notice is needed.
Tackling the climate emergency
Waste management is just one aspect in our bid to create a healthier, happier and greener North Somerset and reduce our carbon emissions.
There are many small actions you can take to minimise your waste, from recycling, reusing and refilling as much as possible, to refusing single-use plastic or buying second-hand.
Find more hints and tips on our the council website or follow the recycling team on Facebook and Twitter for inspiration and ideas.