\n @themediterraneangardener<\/a> Shredder ASMR This is one of my favourite garden jobs. I love keeping my garden tidy and being able to shred down garden waste and use it as mulch or add it to the compost bin in a way that will break down faster is fantastic. Also it\u2019s just supremely satisfying \ud83d\ude02 @Ryobi Tools UK #garden<\/a> #gardening<\/a> #asmr<\/a> \u266c original sound – Michael – Gardening tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Is fly-tipping garden waste illegal?<\/p>\n \n The most important thing to note is that to be compliant with the rules, households should use the council to take away all their refuse, or a registered waste carrier.\n<\/p>\n \n You can find your local authority’s green waste collections here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n Failing to follow the rules for garden rubbish can result in a fixed penalty notice of up to \u00a31,000, as dumping it is classed as fly-tipping (which is an offence).\n<\/p>\n \n The National Farmers Union<\/a> explains: \u201cTipping green waste into a farmer\u2019s field, or adjacent to the public highway is a form of fly-tipping, which is an offence \u2013 but not many people would assume they are doing something illegal because it\u2019s \u2018green\u2019 and not \u2018rubbish\u2019.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n \n It adds: \u201cUnder the Environmental Protection Act 1990, all householders have a duty of care to ensure that their refuse, including green waste is passed to an authorised person or to a person for authorised transport purposes who can dispose of the waste lawfully.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cHouseholders not taking reasonable measures to ensure that their waste is transferred to an authorised person will be committing an offence and could face a fixed penalty notice of up to \u00a3600 (for those who breach their household waste duty of care).\u201d\n<\/p>\n What can I put in my garden waste bin?<\/p>\n \n Home-grown fruit or vegetables, leaves, flowers, grass, weeds, tree bark, pruned branches and twigs can all be put in your garden waste bin.\n<\/p>\n What side of the fence am I responsible for in the UK?<\/p>\n \n Recommended reading:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Can I take garden waste to a local tip?<\/p>\n \n If your local authority doesn\u2019t provide a garden waste bin to be collected and emptied, you can recycle garden waste at recycling centres, reports Recycle Now<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n When it comes to recycling garden waste, make sure you follow any special instructions for what can and can’t be included, according to your local authority.\n<\/p>\n \n Recycle Now continues: \u201cIf you are taking your garden waste to your local recycling centre, use a strong, durable bag (not a black bin liner) and try not to overfill it.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThat way it’s less likely to tear and once it’s been emptied, you can take it back home with you, ready to use next time.\u201d\n<\/p>\nHow quickly do you fill your garden waste bins? (Image: Getty)\n<\/p>\n