East Renfrewshire bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 99,830
- Postcode districts
- 6
- Bin types seen
- 3
- Council website
- East Renfrewshire
Bin colours and collections in East Renfrewshire
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in East Renfrewshire. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
East Renfrewshire bins include the green, blue and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Green - Plastic 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
Blue - Paper and Cardboard recycling
Paper and cardPaper and cardboard kept separate from other dry recycling. Under Simpler Recycling, paper and card sit on their own unless the council's sorting plant can split a mixed load.
What goes in
- Paper, newspapers, magazines, envelopes
- Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- Greetings cards (no glitter or foil)
- Paper bags
What stays out
- Tissues, kitchen roll and dirty paper
- Heavily food-soiled cardboard
- Wrapping paper with glitter or foil
Brown - Food and Garden waste
Food wasteCooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
East Renfrewshire on the map
Bin day guides for East Renfrewshire
Common bin collection questions for East Renfrewshire residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by East Renfrewshire
Postcodes here start with G44, G46, G53, G76, G77 and G78. 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 East Renfrewshire bins
- How do I find my bin day in East Renfrewshire?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the East Renfrewshire bin lookup.
- Does East Renfrewshire collect food waste?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in East Renfrewshire. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
- What happens if East Renfrewshire misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the East Renfrewshire 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 East Renfrewshire?
- 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 East Renfrewshire is running.
- How does garden waste work in East Renfrewshire?
- Garden waste is collected in East Renfrewshire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the East Renfrewshire council site.
Towns and villages in East Renfrewshire
6 named places in East Renfrewshire. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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