Solihull Council is reminding residents that renewals and new subscriptions are open for the 2026-27 garden waste collection year.
Subscriptions for the current collection year expire on 30 June 2026 and the new collection year runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Households who wish to receive garden waste collections during this period need to renew or subscribe.
The annual cost for the service has been frozen at £49 and the easiest way to sign up is online at www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste. If you are unable to pay online you can contact Solihull Connect on 0121 704 8000 or visit one of our walk-in centres.
Signing up to the service is optional and there are other ways residents can dispose of their garden waste, such as taking it to the household waste and recycling centre at Bickenhill, or by using a compost bin. Neighbours can also share a bin, and costs.
New permits for 2026-27 will be posted from 11 May and will take up to 10-15 working days to arrive. Permits must be stuck onto the back of your garden waste bin, underneath the handles, in time for the new collection year.
To ensure your bin is collected, simply place it at the kerbside with the permit clearly visible to collection crews. Only bins displaying a valid permit will be emptied.
If you are renewing your subscription, do not cover your 2025-26 permit. You will need this as proof of your current subscription until the new subscription year starts.
Please don’t put garden waste into your other bins – it must be kept separate, or it can’t be collected.
For further information on the garden waste service, frequently asked questions, and alternatives to paying for a collection, visit www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste.