Turf

Also called: lawn turf, sod, sods, turves, grass turf, rolled turf

Depends where you live

National rules. Choose your council to see its answer.

Your council's answer

The answer can differ by council. Choose your council to see its rules for this item.

How to prepare it

  1. Many councils don't take turf in the garden waste bin because of the soil: take it to the tip
  2. Stack it grass side down to rot into topsoil, or reuse it
  3. Tips may treat turf as soil or DIY waste, with a limit or a charge

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National rules

The answer isn't the same in every UK nation. Choose your council to see the one that applies to you.

England

Paid home collection

Collected from home if you subscribe to your council's garden waste bin service.

Garden waste bins are an optional, usually paid-for subscription; otherwise take it to the tip or compost at home.

Also: Recycling centre

England-wide guidance, checked 26 Sep 2026. View the source

Scotland

Paid home collection

Collected from home if you subscribe to your council's garden waste bin service.

Garden waste bins usually need a paid yearly permit; otherwise take it to a recycling centre or compost at home.

Also: Recycling centre

Scotland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source

Wales

Paid home collection

Collected from home if you subscribe to your council's garden waste bin service.

Check your council: many Welsh councils charge for garden waste collections; otherwise take it to the tip or compost at home.

Also: Recycling centre

Wales-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source

Northern Ireland

Recycle at home

Yes. Put it in your garden waste bin.

Put garden waste loose in your brown bin with your food waste; if you only have a food caddy, take it to a recycling centre.

Also: Recycling centre

Northern Ireland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source

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