Autumn is a beautiful season – the colours change, the air feels fresher, and gardens take on a golden glow. But it’s also the time when leaves, branches, and debris quickly pile up, turning outdoor spaces messy, slippery, and even unsafe.
If you’re looking out at a garden full of leaves and cuttings and wondering how to tackle it all, you’re not alone. Autumn is one of the busiest times of year for green waste – and Wellington Waste is here to make the clear-up simple.
Why Clear Your Garden in Autumn?
Slippery Leaves Create Hazards – Wet leaves on paths, patios, and lawns can create dangerous slip hazards. They can also block drains and gutters, causing flooding and damage if left unchecked.
Keep Your Garden Looking Tidy – A neat, clear garden doesn’t just look better – it’s also easier to maintain. Tackling autumn debris now stops it from building up into a bigger job later.
Prepare for Winter – Before the frosts set in, gardeners often cut back shrubs, prune trees, and clear dead plants. It’s the perfect time to reset your garden ready for next spring – but this tidy-up creates a surprising amount of bulky waste.
The Challenges of Green Waste in Autumn
Excessive Leaf Fall – Even a small garden can generate wheelbarrows of leaves in a single week. Council bins fill up fast – and many won’t take the volume you need to shift.
Wet, Muddy Debris – Autumn rains soak everything, making leaves, branches, and grass clippings heavy and awkward to handle. Wet waste is also harder to bag or store while waiting for collection.
Bulkier Clear-Outs – End-of-season gardening can create more than just leaves – think roots, branches, broken pots, old compost, and even worn-out garden furniture. That’s too much of a challenge for a green bin.
Limited Collection Services – Some councils reduce or pause garden waste collections at this time of year, leaving households struggling with overflow. And many items, like large branches or soil, aren’t accepted in standard green bins at all.
Skip Hire: The Easy Way to Handle Green Waste
Hiring a skip means you can clear everything in one go – no waiting for weekly bins or doing multiple messy car trips to the recycling centre.
At Wellington Waste, our Mini Skip (2 yards³) is perfect for autumn garden waste. It fits neatly on most driveways and can hold the equivalent of over 8 garden waste bins (180L). If you’ve got bigger projects – like major pruning or landscaping – we also offer larger skips to suit your needs. Check our Skip Sizes here.
Need the skip placed on the road? We can even arrange a permit for you.
Just Want to Drop It Off? Try the Weighbridge
If you prefer to load up your car or trailer, our weighbridge in Wellington makes disposal quick and easy. Simply drive in, weigh your load, drop off your garden waste, reweigh and pay – prices start from just £10 + VAT. No need to pre-book, and no minimum load required.
What Happens to Your Garden Waste?
We take green waste seriously. Everything that can be recycled is sorted and processed, helping to reduce landfill. Leaves, grass cuttings, and branches are repurposed, while non-recyclables are minimised. The majority of what can’t be recycled goes on to become Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) – ensuring your garden clean-up doesn’t cost the earth.
Ready to Reclaim Your Garden This Autumn?
Don’t let soggy leaves and bulky branches take over your outdoor space. Whether it’s a small weekend tidy-up or a full seasonal clear-out, Wellington Waste makes it easy.
📞 Call us today on 01823 664628
💻 Or book your skip online at wellingtonwaste.co.uk
