Aberdeen City bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Aberdeen City.
Aberdeen City summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 231,780
- Postcode districts
- 15
- Bin types seen
- 3
- Council website
- Aberdeen City
Bin colours and collections in Aberdeen City
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Aberdeen City. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Aberdeen City bins include the green, blue and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Garden waste
Garden wasteGarden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
What goes in
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
Recycling
Mixed recyclingThe main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
General waste
General wasteAnything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.
What goes in
- Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
- Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
- Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
- Pet waste in sealed bags
What stays out
- Items that should go in recycling
- Food waste (use the caddy)
- Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
- Garden waste in volume
Aberdeen City on the map
Bin day guides for Aberdeen City
Common bin collection questions for Aberdeen City residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Aberdeen City
Postcodes here start with AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25, AB31, AB32 and AB99. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.
Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Common questions about Aberdeen City bins
- How do I find my bin day in Aberdeen City?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Aberdeen City bin lookup.
- Does Aberdeen City collect food waste?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Aberdeen City. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.
- What happens if Aberdeen City misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Aberdeen City site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in Aberdeen City?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Aberdeen City is running.
- How does garden waste work in Aberdeen City?
- Garden waste is collected in Aberdeen City for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Aberdeen City council site.
Towns and villages in Aberdeen City
9 named places in Aberdeen City. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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