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Find out about recycling in West Sussex

Garden waste

How to dispose of garden waste, including grass cuttings.

A bag of garden waste.

You can subscribe to a garden waste collection from your local district or borough council or take this waste to your local recycling centre.

  • Which home bin

    • Home composter, if you have one.
    • Garden waste bin, if you subscribe to a garden waste collection service.
  • Which RC container

    • Use the green waste container for most garden waste.
    • Very large branches, tree stumps and logs need to be placed into the wood bins.
  • Which RC accepts this waste

    All our recycling centres accept green waste.

  • Safety information

    You cannot dispose of Japanese knotweed at a RC. See Japanese knotweed

  • Further information

    Ask staff at the centre for help if required.

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Last updated:
3 October 2023
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