DD3 bin collection days
Run by Dundee City. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for DD3
DD3 is a postcode district covered by Dundee City. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About DD3
DD3 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside DD3 map to one council, but a few districts straddle two. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
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
Bin day guides for DD3
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of DD3.
Postcode districts in Dundee City
DD3 is one of 5 postcode districts in Dundee City.
- DD1
- DD2
- DD3
- DD4
- DD5
Common questions about bins in DD3
- What day are bins collected in DD3?
- Collection days vary by street. Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address to see the next collection day for every bin Dundee City empties.
- Who collects bins in DD3?
- Dundee City collects household bins in DD3. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in DD3?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the council's site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours. The Dundee City site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in DD3?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday lands on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually have a published two-week revised schedule.
- Does Dundee City collect food waste in DD3?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Dundee City. Confirm your specific address with the lookup above.