Garden Waste

East Devon District Council are working in partnership with Otter Rotters, a not-for-profit organisation, collecting garden waste from residents in towns and villages in East Devon.

Otter Rotters now collect green waste on a fortnightly basis from Axminster, Colyford, Colyton, Dunkeswell, Feniton, Honiton, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Payhembury, Seaton, Sidbury, Sidford, Sidmouth, Talaton, Tipton St John, West Hill, and Whimple. They are also looking to set up in Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton so asking for residents in these areas to register their interest.

The service is offered on a pay per use basis, with all the garden waste being recycled sustainably in a traditional windrow system.

You can can contact Otter Rotters for a leaflet for your specific area and more information by telephone on: 01404 549055, by Otter Rotters email or via the Otter Rotters website

How the Scheme Works

1.    Buy a reusable Otter Rotter garden bag for £4.00 from authorised outlets
2.    Buy tag(s) - each tag allows one garden waste bag to be emptied.
3.    On collection day put your bag(s) out on the kerbside with the right number of tags, under a good sized stone.
4.    The collection crew will empty your bag(s), collect the tag(s) and place the stone into your bag to stop it blowing away.

Otter Rotters can collect...
Grass, bush prunings, hedge clippings, branches and leaves and used pet bedding (rabbits, hamsters etc).  Please do not overfill the bag as the collection crew will not be able to lift it onto the vehicle.

Please leave out...
Plastics, rubbish, stones, cat or dog waste.

Other services available

In addition to your fortnightly green waste collection service Otter Rotters also provide garden maintenance including mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, tree pruning, garden clearances and larger 'special' collections. Otter Rotters also deliver compost and mulch (delivery is free on rounds days). A man and chipper, or chainsaw operator is also available for hire. Otter Rotters welcomes new members and volunteers to participate in their community activities. If you would like to find out more please contact Otter Rotters.

Page last updated on 15 December 2011