ᐅ Disposing of Large Amounts of Garden Waste

Hello everyone,

Over the weekend, I cleared about 35m x 2m x 5m (115ft x 6.5ft x 16ft) of hornbeam hedge on my undeveloped plot. By calculation, that amounts to around 350m³ (12,370 cubic feet). It’s probably less if you compress the branches a bit.
I need this space for construction. The hedge will be replanted afterwards, but clearing it was essential for the build.

My question is, what should I do with the material? I could try shredding it with a garden shredder, but that will likely take a long time.
Do you have any ideas? The fire department no longer accepts donations for Easter bonfires. The recycling center also declines due to the volume.
Unfortunately, I can’t just place a container and fill it for collection because my property doesn’t yet allow for that option.

Thanks for your suggestions.

You can rent a large wood chipper. It costs 165€ per day here. Found the ad on e-ka.

The wood chips, if they survive the construction phase undamaged, are worth their weight in gold.

Thanks for the tip about e kl. I actually found something that could work for me. I will call them tomorrow.
I forgot to mention that I live in Hamburg.

Tolentino schrieb:

The wood chips, if they survive the construction phase intact, are actually worth their weight in gold.

What is it used for then? As fertilizer?

That is true, especially if you have it piled up long enough. But you can also use it to cover the soil around your plants during their early growth phase; this helps protect against heat and cold and retains moisture in the summer.
Additionally, it always smells fresh, which I find pleasant.