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Guernsey Waste will run a garden waste collection trial this summer.
Households can currently take their garden material to the green waste site at Chouet, or to a private facility at Le Friquet.
Companies interested in being involved are being asked to express an interest. If it is successful, households will be able to pay an annual charge to take part in the collection scheme.
In a survey carried out in 2021, 22% of households said they would pay for a regular collection service if it was available, with a similar proportion saying they would be likely to. The trial is expected to operate for around three months.
The site at Chouet, which currently attracts around 7,000 vehicles a month during the summer, will close this summer to enable preparation for a new quarry in the area.
Guernsey Waste has planning permission for a new drop-off point at the nearby Mont Cuet landfill site, where all green waste material is currently processed. This will be smaller than the current green waste facility, but the introduction of a collection service is expected to reduce the number of vehicles visiting the site.
Guernsey Waste Recycling Officer, Ben Henry, said: “Where households have the space, we would always encourage them to compost as much of their garden material at home as possible, along with any suitable kitchen waste. That also saves them the trouble of having to drop off their green waste somewhere, and can provide natural fertiliser that is rich in nutrients and perfect for the garden.
“Where that is not viable, households can bring their garden material to us directly, or use the paid for drop-off point at Le Friquet. The introduction of a regular collection will provide another option.”
Guernsey Waste currently provides subsidised home-composting kits through local garden centres for £10.
Mr Henry said the collection service would need to cover all its costs from the annual charge that households would pay to participate.
The opt-in process for households interested in the trial will be carried out separately.
The deadline for expressions of interest is midday on 22 May 2023.
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