How do I find my bin day in Scottish Borders?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Scottish Borders bin lookup.

Does Scottish Borders collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Scottish Borders. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if Scottish Borders misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?

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 Scottish Borders is running.

How does garden waste work in Scottish Borders?

Scottish Borders runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Scottish Borders council site.

Councils

Scottish Borders bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Scottish Borders.

Status: Supported
Population: 116,980
Postcode districts: 24
Bin types seen: 3
Council website: Scottish Borders

Bin colours and collections in Scottish Borders

The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Scottish Borders. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Scottish Borders bins include the blue, black and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Recycling
Mixed recycling
The 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
Full mixed recycling guide
General Waste
General waste
Anything 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
Food
Food waste
Cooked 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
Full food waste guide

Scottish Borders on the map

Bin day guides for Scottish Borders

Common bin collection questions for Scottish Borders residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Scottish Borders

Postcodes here start with DG14, EH26, EH37, EH38, EH43, EH44, EH45, EH46, ML12, TD1, TD2, TD3, TD4, TD5, TD6, TD7, TD8, TD9, TD10, TD11, TD12, TD13, TD14 and TD15. 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 Scottish Borders bins

How do I find my bin day in Scottish Borders?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Scottish Borders bin lookup.
Does Scottish Borders collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Scottish Borders. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Scottish Borders misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?: 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 Scottish Borders is running.
How does garden waste work in Scottish Borders?: Scottish Borders runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Scottish Borders council site.

Towns and villages in Scottish Borders

34 named places in Scottish Borders. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

More UK council bin collections

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Scottish Borders bin collection

Scottish Borders summary

Bin colours and collections in Scottish Borders

Recycling

General Waste

Food