North Oxfordshire residents can now plan ahead and renew or purchase their garden waste subscription before the 2026/27 collection year kicks off.
Published: Friday, 9th January 2026
Registrations are open, and keen gardeners can purchase an annual brown bin subscription that will run from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. Prices per licence are £59 and cover the subscription year, regardless of when purchased.
Councillor Ian Middleton, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services, said: “As the days start to lengthen and spring approaches, now is the perfect time to get prepared for the season ahead. Spending time outdoors is not only great for your physical health but also boosts mental wellbeing, I find gardening an enjoyable way to relax, reduce stress, and enjoy nature. Whether you like a colourful flower bed or a tasty vegetable patch, clearing out winter debris and pruning plants will set the stage for a flourishing garden.
“The cheapest and most sustainable way to deal with garden waste is to compost it at home. But if you’re not able to do that, our kerbside collection service is an easy and hassle-free way to ensure all that useful organic matter doesn’t go to waste. All you need to do is place your clippings and leaves in your brown bin, and we’ll deal with it in our central composting facility. It’s convenient, sustainable, and one less thing to worry about as you get your garden looking gorgeous.
“To maintain a high-quality service, we’ve had to introduce a modest increase to £59 per year, to cover rising operational and fuel costs. Even with this change, our fees remain comparable to most neighbouring councils and still cheaper than some. We are committed to providing a convenient, sustainable service for our community and for the planet.”
Collected garden waste is taken to an Oxfordshire composting site where it is treated and broken down. After a few months, the finished compost is then used by farmers to support local farming.
Once subscribed, all customers will receive a welcome pack in the post that includes their subscription licence label, which they will need to put on their brown bin.
Further information about garden waste subscriptions can be found at cherwell.gov.uk/gardenwaste