Every fence panel must eventually be replaced at some point. They face a lot of weather, so it should not be surprising. The task itself need not be too challenging, especially if all that is required is to simply remove the old panels and slide the new ones into the slots in the concrete supports that already exist.

What you do with them when you pull them out can sometimes be the bigger issue. Burning them is one thing you must avoid doing. Fence panels are typically coated to extend their lifespan; therefore, if you burn them, you will likely release a lot of toxic chemicals into the air, which will make you very unpopular with the nearby residents. In this article, we’ll provide a brief overview of how to get rid of a garden fence.

Can the garden fence be put in a normal bin?

Garden garbage often cannot be placed in your regular bin; however, this will depend on the local authority that delivers and collects your bins. It shouldn’t be placed in your recycling bin because that is for recyclables that are dry and clean. Most of the time, you shouldn’t put garden waste in your regular rubbish bin either, but check with your local council first.

You may schedule a garden waste pickup with Snappy Rubbish Removal for a simple and handy way to get rid of rubbish from your garden.

How do I get rid of a garden fence?

Use them for something else

Planks may still be in good condition even though the panels may not be at their best, which may allow you to reuse them. When you stop to think about it, there is a tonne of options: you could paint them and use them to make a highlight in your garden; you could use them to form planters or even raised beds; you could even use them to make some rustic garden furniture. If you’re a creative and practical person, you’re bound to find something to inspire you online because there is a tonne of inspiration available.

Ask if anyone else wants them

Of course, even if you lack both creativity and practicality, someone you know probably does. Alternately, another person might consider your old fence panels to be an improvement over what they now own and a less expensive option than purchasing new ones. Try posting an ad for them on Facebook Marketplace or another similar website if you don’t personally know someone who needs them. You never know what people are willing to take off your hands!

Take them to the tip

The domestic wheelie bin or your neighbourhood recycling centre are your other two main options. The wheelie bin option quickly starts to become unworkable if you are getting rid of a few items because they’re unlikely to fit. Additionally, if they have been processed, you cannot put them in your recycling container. The tip could be your next alternative, but remember that it will not take long to fill a family car of typical size, so you will probably need to make several journeys. A straightforward skip hire service would be more sensitive because this is neither cost-effective nor environmentally friendly.

Contact your Council

You may already know the benefits of recycling so, try to recycle these garden waste. Most councils charge a fee for their collecting services. The council will often come and take a range of goods from your home after you pay them and reserve a time slot. They will be allowed to bring garden fence panels to the recycling facility among this.

Donate

While we’re talking about free stuff, you may give your fence panels to a number of organisations. Fence panels can be repurposed and transformed into completely different things by local allotments, art organisations, or upcycled craft makers. Find out online if any organisations need fencing panels for projects by contacting your neighbourhood mutual aid group or charity network.

How not to dispose of garden fence panels?

Do not burn them

The majority of garden waste fence panels have been tanalized, or chemically impregnated, to prevent decay and insect damage. As a result, burning them will unleash toxic toxins into the air that could be fatal. If you burn them, you run the danger of harming both your own and others’ health. Burning garden rubbish within your home could potentially result in a fine.

Do not put them in Black Bin

It is not advisable to dispose of a fence by chopping it up and throwing it in your black bin. Before it eventually erodes, timber is a natural resource that can be exploited in a variety of ways. As a result, you should try to reuse it or recycle it whenever possible before disposing of it in a landfill. This is crucial for tanalized fencing in particular because when they decompose, their chemicals might seep into the ground.