Garden Waste bins are due for renewal
Do you need a garden waste bin?
Charnwood Borough Council will issue you with a brown wheelie bin and empty it every fortnight (apart from a two-week period over Christmas)
The year-round service is easy to join and costs £55 a year if you pay by Direct Debit, and £60 per annum if you pay by other method.
For more information visit charnwood.gov.uk/pages/gardenwaste
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