From 1st April 2021 the Garden Waste Collection will become chargeable, and any residents wishing to continue their brown bin collection will need to pay an annual subscription of £49.
The Council feels they need to reduce their spending and charging for the Garden Waste Collection is one of the ways to do this. Over half of councils already charge for their brown bin collection and the Council are looking to make it self funding.
Residents can receive a 1st year discount and pay £45 if they sign up by 22 March. Alternatively multiple households can share a brown bin, although the subscription will still need to be in the name of a single household.
Details about the charges and how to sign up can be found on the East Herts website.