Waste disposal

There aren’t any laws preventing garden bonfires, but there are laws if the bonfire becomes a nuisance. You can’t burn household or garden waste if it is likely to cause pollution or harm people's health. You can get rid of household or garden waste by composting or recycling it safely and responsibly.

• Get advice on setting up a bonfire safely
• Find your nearest recycling centre

For tips from your local council on how to recycle using their system, please visit:

• Ashford Borough Council
• Canterbury City Council
• Dartford Borough Council
• Dover District Council 
• Gravesham Borough Council 
• Maidstone Borough Council 
• Medway Council  
• Sevenoaks District Council  
• Folkestone and Hythe District Council  
• Swale Borough Council
• Thanet District Council  
• Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
• Tunbridge Wells Borough Council