Dundee City bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Dundee City.
Dundee City summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 149,880
- Postcode districts
- 5
- Bin types seen
- 2
- Council website
- Dundee City
Bin colours and collections in Dundee City
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Dundee City. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Dundee City bins include the green and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Green Bin
Garden waste (likely)Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
Dundee City labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.
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
Brown Bin
Garden waste (likely)Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
Dundee City labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.
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
Dundee City on the map
Bin day guides for Dundee City
Common bin collection questions for Dundee City residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Dundee City
Postcodes here start with DD1, DD2, DD3, DD4 and DD5. 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 Dundee City bins
- How do I find my bin day in Dundee City?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Dundee City bin lookup.
- Does Dundee City collect food waste?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Dundee City. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.
- What happens if Dundee City misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Dundee 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 Dundee 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 Dundee City is running.
- How does garden waste work in Dundee City?
- Dundee City runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Dundee City council site.
Towns and villages in Dundee City
1 named place in Dundee City. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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