Maintaining a garden is often a challenging task for homeowners. Our country's diverse climate makes plants grow fast, requiring regular maintenance. Whether trimming hedges, pulling weeds, or clearing fallen leaves, it's essential to dispose of garden waste responsibly. 

To help, we've put together a guide to make efficient and responsible garden waste disposal easy.

Step 1: Understand What Constitutes Garden Waste

Effective disposal of garden waste requires knowing what can be composted or recycled. Garden waste typically includes organic matter such as grass clippings, leaves, branches, and weeds from your yard.

Step 2: Segregate Your Waste

When disposing of things, separate items that can break down naturally from those that can't. Materials like large branches, stones, or treated wood require different disposal methods. With this, it's easier to recycle them and reduce the amount of waste in landfills.

Step 3: Composting

Composting can be a great option to recycle your garden waste and create nutrient-rich soil. All you need to do is set up a compost bin to transform organic waste into valuable compost. Composting is an eco-friendly alternative that also helps reduce the use of chemical fertilisers.

Step 4: Utilize Green Waste Collection Services

You can use green waste collection services sometimes provided by your local Council or providers like Junk2Go. These services are designed to eliminate organic waste, which can be turned into compost or mulch. Check with your local council or the providers for information on when and how they collect and what you need to do to prepare your waste.

Step 5: Consider a Professional Waste Removal Service

If you've got a lot of garden waste to clean up or need to get rid of things that can't be composted, consider getting help from a professional waste removal service like Junk2Go. We take care of everything from garden debris to unwanted household items and ensure that your waste is disposed of responsibly.

Step 6: Repurpose and Reuse

Consider whether it can be used for something else. For example, you can use wood for crafts or firewood, and leaves and grass clippings can be used as mulch. By being creative, you can reduce waste and help your garden.

Step 7: Stay Informed About Local Regulations

Local councils in New Zealand have rules about how to dispose of garden waste. These rules are there to protect the environment and public health. Know and follow these guidelines to avoid getting fined and help your community. Take the time to understand them.

Let Junk2Go Handle the Mess
Is garden waste disposal a hassle for you? Junk2Go can help. Our professional waste removal services aim to keep your garden tidy and contribute to a cleaner, greener New Zealand. 

Call us at 0800 586 524 to schedule your pickup or visit our Contact Page.