Pay for garden waste collections

Direct Debit FAQs

The first time you set up a direct debit via your OneAccount you will get two reference numbers and instructions.

We do this so you can easily add additional direct debit services in the future without the need to re-provide your bank details each time. You will only be charged for the direct debit service you have signed up to. As a direct debit payment customer you are always protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.

There are two ways in which you can amend or change your bank account details on your direct debit.

  • Option 1: call our Exchequer services team on 01932 838383 (9am - 5pm) and they will be able to update your bank details over the phone
  • Option 2: cancel your current direct debit with your bank and set up a new direct debit online

The garden waste direct debit service is an annual direct debit for the full amount and not a monthly direct debit.

All annual direct debit payments, regardless of when they were first requested will be renewed the following year on the 31 March.  

You will be sent a reminder email, no less than ten days in advance of the direct debit collection date confirming the annual subscription amount and the day the direct debit payment will be collected. It will be up to you if you wish to continue with the service. Please note you can cancel you direct debit at any time.

The best way to cancel your direct debit is with your bank. The Council will be notified and will update our records accordingly.

If you cancel your direct debit and the payment for the year has already been taken, your service will continue to be provided until the 31 March.

If the payment for the year has not yet been taken, the collection service will be cancelled immediately.

If you wish for your service to start again you can do this online.

Sign up for garden waste

When you chose to pay your subscription to Runnymede Borough Council by Direct Debit, you agree to authorise Direct Debits from the account detailed in this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit guarantee. 

You understand that this instruction may remain with the Council and if so, details will be passed electronically to your bank/building society:

The guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits.

If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit the Council will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. 

If you request the Council to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request.

If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by the Council or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society. If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when the Council asks you to.

You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. 

In accordance with the Direct Debit Guarantee we will notify you each March with your renewal notice of the amount to be deducted from your bank account.

Subscriptions will be collected on 31 March each year. 

If we are unable to process your payment, we will let you know and cancel your direct debit and subscription. After this point you can always sign up for a new subscription via debit or credit card. 

Get in touch about recycling and waste

The quickest way to contact us is by using our online forms which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to speak to us give us a call during office hours and talk to our Customer Services team who will be happy to help.