Sort green materials into different types, such as soft non-woody plants, lawn clippings, small woody herbaceous plants, and branches no larger than 4” diameter
Put green materials in the appropriate bay – as labelled
Put leaves in the leaf bins – clearly labelled and separate
Remove potted plants out of their pots – we cannot shred plastic of any kind
Cut plants off rootstocks – we cannot shred rootstocks
Take your plastic bags home with you
Do tell your gardener (if you have one) that your membership is only for your garden, no one else that he or she might work for
Share membership correspondence with everyone in your household so everyone has up to date information
Ask us if you have any questions. We are always happy to oblige, either by email, telephone or on site every Saturday morning
DO NOT
Leave branches more than 4” diameter
Mix up materials
Bring wood with nails, twine or plastic
Leave plastic plant pots (these are allowed in your green recycling bag)
Bring sods of turf, clods of soil, potbound plants, non-green rubbish. Turf will compost down in your own garden
Leave plastic bags on site
Bring grass clippings that have been treated with persistent herbicide – see Weedkiller Warning
