Household bins and recycling

The UNISON, GMB and Unite trade unions have suspended their industrial action across Scotland while they consult their members on a new pay offer.

When is my bin emptied?

Find out when we'll collect your bin

Find out what should go in your general waste, blue, green lidded and brown bins

What to do if your general waste bin is stolen, lost or damaged

Find out how to get food waste bags

Apply for a pullout, additional or simplified waste collection

Household bin collection

Improving recycling and residual waste treatment

Page last updated:
12 Sep 2022

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