Brown Bin Garden Waste Recycling Service

The Brown Bin service is a fortnightly collection of garden waste for composting, currently available to 15 000 properties in Hackney.

Containers

Residents can have either a large 140 litre wheelie bin, or a supply of single use 100 litre compostable brown sacks.

Availability

Brown Bins can only be ordered for residents on those roads currently covered by the scheme. The scheme is continually expanding. Roads not covered by the service are added subject to approval from our recycling contactor. If your road is not covered by this service, it will need to be assessed. Phone the recycling hotline or email recycling@hackney.gov.uk to request an assessment of your road.

What can I recycle in the Brown Bin?

Yes - these items can be recycled

• Grass
• Leaves
• Branches
• Hedge clippings
• Plants
• Flowers

No - these items can not be recycled

• Soil
• Plastic bags
• Stone and rubble
• Logs and branches more than 8cm (3”) in diameter
• Paper
• Food waste
• Glass
• Cardboard
• DIY wood
• Cans
• Nappies
• Pet waste

I have large amounts of garden waste to dispose of: What should I do?

The bulky waste service can be used to collect large amounts of garden waste from properties not covered by the Brown Bin service. Phone the recycling hotline to book a free collection.

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Page updated: 22 Oct 2009