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At Ladybird Gardening, our focus is on delivering high-quality gardening, planting and garden care. Like many professional gardeners, we do not remove green waste as part of our standard service.
Garden waste is the responsibility of the property owner. We will always leave waste neatly stacked or bagged in an agreed location and we are happy to advise on the most suitable disposal option for your garden.
Our aim is to ensure expectations are clear before work begins and that you have a practical, cost-effective solution in place.
Your Green Waste Options are below:
Home Composting – Sustainable and Practical
Composting is the most environmentally responsible solution and significantly reduces the volume of waste leaving your garden. It also produces high-quality compost that improves soil structure and fertility.
We can:
Advise on setting up a simple composting system
Arrange supply of compost bins where needed
Build timber crate compost systems for larger gardens
Help manage and improve existing compost heaps
This is the method we use ourselves and it produces excellent compost over time.
Best suited to:
Ongoing lawn cuttings
Border maintenance
Prunings and plant material
Less suitable for:
Very large one-off clearances without space
Invasive or controlled weeds
If you would like help establishing composting, please let us know at quotation stage.
Need more ideas on composting? See here
Dover District Council Garden Waste Collection
For most clients in Deal and the wider Dover District, this is the most convenient and cost-effective solution.
Dover District Council offers a paid Garden Waste Collection Service for domestic properties.
Key details:
Service runs from 1 April to 31 March
Fortnightly collections (Monday to Friday)
240L black bin with brown lid
Full annual fee payable regardless of sign-up date
No side waste accepted
Bin must not be overloaded
Typical cost is approximately £50–£60 per year per bin, subject to annual review by the Council.
Further information and sign-up:
https://www.dover.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/garden-waste-service
Telephone: 01304 872428
Website: www.dover.gov.uk/recycling
If you are undertaking a large initial clearance, waste can often be reduced gradually over several collection cycles.
This is our recommended option for most regular maintenance clients.
Kent Household Waste Recycling Centres
Residents can take garden waste free of charge to Kent County Council Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Local centres:
Deal Household Waste Recycling Centre - Link
Richborough (Sandwich) Household Waste Recycling Centre - Link
Dover Household Waste Recycling Centre - Link
Accepted garden waste typically includes:
Grass
Leaves
Hedge trimmings
Plants and branches up to 10cm wide
Whole plant pots and garden ornaments
Invasive weeds such as Japanese knotweed are not accepted and require specialist handling.
We can supply heavy-duty 272L green garden bags to make transport easier - Cost £8 per bag.
Licensed Waste Removal Companies
For substantial one-off clearances, we can arrange collection with licensed local waste carriers.
Please note:
Green waste removal is costly
Minimum charges are typically £140+
Costs increase depending on volume and site access
All third-party costs will be agreed in advance and recharged at cost.
Invasive & Controlled Weeds
Invasive species such as Japanese knotweed require specialist treatment and disposal. These are the responsibility of the landowner.
If such species are present, please inform us before work begins. If discovered during work, we may need to pause until appropriate arrangements are made.
Service Terms – Waste & Responsibility
To ensure clarity:
All green waste remains the responsibility of the property owner unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Ladybird Gardening does not remove or transport green waste as part of routine maintenance.
Waste will be left tidy and manageable in an agreed location.
If third-party waste removal is arranged, costs will be confirmed in advance and recharged at cost.
Clients must declare invasive or hazardous plant material prior to work commencing.
Once waste has been placed in the agreed location, responsibility transfers to the property owner or appointed waste service.
If you are unsure which option is most suitable for your garden, please contact us before work begins and we will guide you towards the most practical solution.
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