Brown bin garden waste collection permit reminder issued by Highland Council

HIGHLAND householders with brown bins for garden waste are being reminded that permits for the 2021/22 year expire today (Wednesday).

Highland Council posted: "Make sure your new 2022/23 permit is clearly visible for our collection crews from tomorrow."

The garden waste collection service runs from September 1 to August 31 each year with a winter break in December, January and February.

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It is not a statutory service and is therefore not included in council tax.

You will need a permit to receive garden waste collections. The cost for 2022 to 2023 is £47.75.

Up to three garden waste permits can be purchased per household

You can apply at other times throughout the year, although the £47.75 charge still applies regardless.

There are no concessions or reduced rates, Highland Council says.

The local authority is currently facing industrial action from waste and recycling service workers.

For more information on the garden waste service, please visit www.highland.gov.uk/gardenwaste.

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