How do I find my bin day in South Lanarkshire?

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

Does South Lanarkshire collect food waste?

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

What happens if South Lanarkshire misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire?

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 South Lanarkshire is running.

How does garden waste work in South Lanarkshire?

Garden waste is collected in South Lanarkshire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the South Lanarkshire council site.

Councils

South Lanarkshire bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for South Lanarkshire.

Status: Supported
Population: 334,030
Postcode districts: 17
Bin types seen: 3
Council website: South Lanarkshire

Bin colours and collections in South Lanarkshire

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

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

Burgundy - Food and garden
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Black/Green - Non Recyclable Waste
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
Blue (paper and card)
Paper and card
Paper 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

South Lanarkshire on the map

Bin day guides for South Lanarkshire

Common bin collection questions for South Lanarkshire residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by South Lanarkshire

Postcodes here start with EH46, EH55, G44, G71, G72, G73, G74, G75, G76, G79, ML2, ML3, ML8, ML9, ML10, ML11 and ML12. 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 South Lanarkshire bins

How do I find my bin day in South Lanarkshire?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the South Lanarkshire bin lookup.
Does South Lanarkshire collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in South Lanarkshire. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if South Lanarkshire misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire?: 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 South Lanarkshire is running.
How does garden waste work in South Lanarkshire?: Garden waste is collected in South Lanarkshire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the South Lanarkshire council site.

Towns and villages in South Lanarkshire

43 named places in South Lanarkshire. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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South Lanarkshire summary

Bin colours and collections in South Lanarkshire

Burgundy - Food and garden

Black/Green - Non Recyclable Waste

Blue (paper and card)