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Discover the winners of the Garden Waste Award 2025. Hackney Council and Anna Duncan of Trafford Council are recognised for outstanding innovation, communication, and resident-focused service delivery.

Enter The Garden Waste Award 2025 by Permiserv and showcase your council’s success in garden waste management. Winners announced at The Little Green Event on 18th June. Submit your free entry today!

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From our research, it’s clear that UK residents are unsure about which waste services are available in their local area and what types of waste can go in each bin

Recently, Shropshire council faced delays in their garden waste collections due to faulty labels, which failed to meet the required standards. The consequences? Unserved council residents, frustrated communities, and wasted taxpayer money. This wasn’t Shropshire Councils fault (we feel for you Shropshire!), but this scenario could have been avoided. Here’s a closer look at the…

Steve Gardiner-Bristow is our Sales Executive and joined PermiServ in 2022. His role requires him to be in constant contact with local councils, supporting them as they seek to improve their garden waste services. Here, he offers his insights as to why Direct Debit payments are the best option for residents when it comes to…

Our Sales Executive Steve Gardiner-Bristow provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of the two main garden waste permit types. At PermiServ, we can produce both – so read on for an expert guide to the pros and cons of each… When it comes to managing garden waste collections, councils often debate the merits…