Soil, turf, branches, hedge trimmings, patio rubble — our partner companies clear all garden waste from properties across Nottingham. No bagging required, and most jobs are done within a day of booking.
From up to 3 local companies. Takes 60 seconds.
Autumn and spring big clear-outs are our partners' busy season — book early.
Working with a tree surgeon? Our partners can come in afterwards to take everything away.
Old turf, fencing, paving — cleared before your landscapers arrive.
Long gardens, side passages, locked gates — our partners are used to working around all of these.
Garden waste is priced mainly by volume and weight — a few bags of hedge clippings costs far less than a full van of soil and turf. These are realistic 2026 ranges for a man-and-van collection, including loading and licensed disposal:
| Job size | What it covers | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small load | A few bags of clippings, a weekend tidy-up | £60–£150 |
| Full van load | A bigger clear-out — branches, turf, old fencing | £150–£300 |
| Heavy waste (soil, rubble) | Priced higher per load — weight fills the van fast | From £200+ |
| Council garden bin subscription | Ongoing light trimmings, fortnightly (see below) | £35/year |
Unlike the council bin, a man-and-van team does all the loading and takes loose or bagged waste in one visit, usually within a day — which is why it's the better fit for a one-off clearance rather than a slow trickle of trimmings.
These solve two different problems, so it's worth knowing which you actually need. Nottingham City Council's garden waste subscription costs £35 a year (halved to £17.50 for households on Council Tax benefit), with a one-off £25 charge if you don't already have a bin. Collections run fortnightly from April to September, then monthly through October and November. You can sign up on the council's garden waste page. It's the cheapest option — but only for a steady, modest amount of green waste that fits in the bin.
A private man-and-van collection wins when you've got a big one-off job: an overgrown garden, a landscaping clearance, or heavy soil and turf that a bin won't take. Everything goes in one visit, there's no bagging, no bin limit, and no waiting for the fortnightly slot. For steady weekly trimmings, the council bin is cheaper; for "I need this gone," the van is quicker.
If you have transport and only a small amount, Nottingham's household waste recycling centres take garden waste from residents free of charge — so a boot-load of clippings costs you nothing but the trip. Our Hucknall recycling centre guide covers opening hours and what you can take. A man-and-van collection makes sense when the volume is too big for the car, you don't have transport, or the waste is too heavy or awkward to move yourself.
Garden clearance demand spikes twice a year — the spring tidy-up (March–May) and the autumn cut-back (September–November). Those are our partners' busiest weeks, so if your job falls in either window, booking a few days ahead gets you a better slot and often a keener price. If your clear-out also involves heavier building materials like broken paving or rubble, our skip hire and builders' waste guide may work out cheaper for that portion.
As a 2026 guide, a small man-and-van load is around £60–£150, and a full van load for a bigger clearance £150–£300. Soil, turf and rubble cost more per load because of the weight. The council garden bin subscription is £35 a year, but only suits ongoing light waste, not a one-off clear-out.
The council subscription (£35/year) is cheapest for regular, light trimmings that fit in a bin over the season. For a one-off big clear-out — an overgrown garden, landscaping waste, or heavy soil and turf — a private man-and-van collection is better: everything goes in one visit, often same-day, with no bagging or bin limit.
No. Our partners clear loose and bagged waste alike and do all the loading themselves — you don't need to bag anything or drag it to the front. That's one of the main differences from the council bin service.
Yes. Nottingham's household waste recycling centres accept garden waste from residents free of charge, so if you have transport and a small amount, that's the cheapest route. For larger volumes or no transport, a man-and-van collection saves the trips and the loading.
Branches, hedge clippings, grass, leaves, soil, turf, old fencing, patio slabs, pots, planters and garden furniture. Green waste is composted where possible; soil and rubble go to the right disposal route. Every collection is by a licensed carrier with a waste transfer note.
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