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Rob John
June 2025
Waste Wize are excellent, turn up at short notice and deal with everything easily.
Clearance Service
Garden Clearance & Garden Refuse in London & the Home Counties
EA-licensed garden clearance and garden refuse removal for homeowners, housing associations, and landscaping contractors across London and the Home Counties. Whether you need a full garden clearance — clearing overgrown plots, removing accumulated debris after landscaping works, or emptying a neglected garden before sale — or a regular garden refuse collection for grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, and green waste, WasteWize handles both. All material is diverted to PAS 100-certified composting and biomass facilities. No landfill, no hassle, full duty-of-care documentation.
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Scope of Service
What Does Garden Clearance & Garden Refuse Include?
- Grass cuttings and lawn clippings
- Hedge and shrub trimmings
- Branches, logs, and tree cuttings (up to 150mm diameter)
- Garden soil and turf
- Leaves and general plant material
- Weeds and root balls
- Shed and greenhouse contents
- Loose or bagged — we collect either way
More Detail
About Our Garden Clearance & Garden Refuse Service
One-Off and Seasonal Garden Clearances
The most common request is a one-off clearance before or after a significant garden project — clearing years of accumulated growth before landscapers begin, or removing the waste after major works are completed. We collect everything the council refuse service will not touch: large volumes of soil and turf, heavy root balls, entire tree sections up to 150mm diameter, overgrown hedging, and greenhouse contents including broken glass carefully bagged for safe transport. We load from wherever the material has been piled, so you do not have to move it twice. Most domestic garden clearances are completed in a single visit.
Where Your Garden Waste Goes
All green waste collected by WasteWize goes to composting or biomass recovery — not landfill. The majority is composted to PAS 100 standard, producing a certified product used by local authorities and professional landscapers. Cleaner woody material — branches and logs — is chipped and directed to biomass energy facilities. Soil and turf go to licensed soil recovery sites and, after testing, are often reused as engineering fill or certified topsoil. We provide the waste facility name and Environment Agency permit number on your Waste Transfer Note, so you can verify the destination independently if you wish.
Garden Waste Collections for Landscaping Contractors
Landscaping contractors and grounds maintenance companies often need more than a one-off residential service. WasteWize provides regular scheduled collections under fixed-rate monthly agreements, with priority booking slots for our regular clients. All commercial garden waste collections come with a Duty of Care Waste Transfer Note as standard — a legal requirement for businesses producing commercial waste under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. We work across London and the Home Counties and can accommodate short-notice bookings when end-of-project volumes exceed your initial estimate. Contact us to discuss a regular account arrangement.
Step by Step
How Our Garden Clearance & Garden Refuse Service Works
Every job follows the same documented process — from first contact to final Waste Transfer Note.
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Quick Quote
Call or message us with your location and an estimate of the volume. We give you a fixed price on the spot for most domestic garden clearances.
02
Garden Preparation
Bag, pile, or bundle your waste — or leave it loose. We collect from your garden, driveway, or a designated roadside point agreed in advance.
03
Collection
Our team loads all green waste from the agreed collection point. No need to carry anything — we do the lifting.
04
Composting & Recovery
All green waste goes to PAS 100-certified composting facilities. Soil and turf are directed to licensed soil recovery sites. Branches and logs may be chipped for biomass depending on species and condition.
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Waste Transfer Note
A Duty of Care Waste Transfer Note is issued on collection. Businesses and landlords need this to demonstrate compliance with their duty-of-care obligations.
Regulatory Credentials
Licences & Documentation for Garden Clearance & Garden Refuse
Every WasteWize collection comes with a complete compliance paper trail — so you have full legal protection from the moment we arrive.
EA
EA Waste Carrier Licence CBDU335711
Required by law for any business transporting garden waste. Protects you from fly-tipping liability.
PAS
PAS 100-Certified Composting
All green waste is directed to composting facilities certified to the PAS 100 British standard for quality compost.
WTN
Duty of Care Waste Transfer Note
Issued on every commercial collection under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
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Zero Landfill on Green Waste
Green and garden waste is composted, chipped for biomass, or used in soil recovery — none goes to landfill.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Garden Clearance & Garden Refuse
Can you remove large volumes of soil and excavated material?
We collect soil, turf, and clay from garden renovation and construction projects. For volumes over one tonne, we recommend our dedicated muck-away service, which uses larger vehicles designed for excavation material. Contact us for a volume-based price.
Do you offer regular scheduled garden waste collections?
Fortnightly and monthly schedules are available for domestic gardeners, housing associations, schools, and landscaping contractors across London and the Home Counties. Regular clients get a fixed rate and a priority booking slot.
Can you also remove patio slabs or timber decking?
Patio slabs, concrete, and bricks are classified as rubble and fall under our Builders Waste Removal service. Timber decking is collected under our Rubble & Wood Removal service where possible, and diverted to biomass. We can often combine both services in a single visit.
Does a homeowner need a waste transfer note for garden waste?
For homeowners using a licensed carrier, a Waste Transfer Note is issued as standard and is evidence of your duty of care. Businesses — including landscaping contractors and housing associations — are legally required to hold a WTN for every commercial waste collection under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
You May Also Need
Related Services
Residential Waste Removal
House clearances & bulky item collections, from single items to full properties.
Builders Waste Removal
Builders waste removal from construction & refurbishment sites — segregated collections, muck-away, compliance docs.
Rubble & Wood Removal
Rubble, concrete & brick crushed for aggregate; timber chipped for biomass. Segregated loads.
Where We Work
Garden Clearance & Garden Refuse Across London & the Home Counties
We cover all London boroughs and 12 Home County zones. Select your area for local pricing and availability.
Central London Westminster · Kensington · Chelsea North London Barnet · Enfield · Camden East London Stratford · Hackney · Newham South London Croydon · Bromley · Wandsworth West London Hammersmith · Ealing · Chiswick Middlesex Harrow · Uxbridge · Twickenham Surrey Guildford · Woking · Epsom Hertfordshire Watford · St Albans · Hemel Hempstead Essex Chelmsford · Romford · Brentwood Kent Bromley · Sevenoaks · Maidstone Berkshire Reading · Slough · Windsor Buckinghamshire High Wycombe · Aylesbury · Amersham
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