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5th July
Charges for garden waste collection in East Renfrewshire begins today
By Pippa Smith Reporter
CONTROVERSIAL charges for garden waste collection in East Renfrewshire were introduced today.
All households taking part in the voluntary scheme will need to pay an annual fee of £40.
Plans for the new charge, set to raise £800,000 per year for cash-strapped East Renfrewshire Council, were included in this year’s budget, which was approved in March.
A number of residents have criticised the fee, insisting the collection of garden waste should be included in their council tax bills.
A council spokesperson said: “Our new garden waste scheme begins today.
“You should only place garden waste in your brown bin if you have purchased a permit. Thanks to the over 15,000 households who have signed up.
“If you place garden waste in your brown bin and haven't signed up, it won’t be emptied.
Our staff will place a yellow sticker on your brown bin explaining why and directing you to our website, where you can purchase a permit or arrange a one-off collection.”
For more information, visit here.
www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/garden-waste