PA45 bin collection days
Run by Argyll and Bute. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for PA45
PA45 is a postcode district covered by Argyll and Bute. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About PA45
PA45 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside PA45 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 Argyll and Bute
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Argyll and Bute. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Argyll and Bute bins include the blue and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
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
General
General wasteAnything 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
Bin day guides for PA45
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of PA45.
Postcode districts in Argyll and Bute
PA45 is one of 52 postcode districts in Argyll and Bute.
- FK20
- G63
- G82
- G83
- G84
- PA20
- PA21
- PA22
- PA23
- PA24
- PA25
- PA26
- PA27
- PA28
- PA29
- PA30
- PA31
- PA32
- PA33
- PA34
- PA35
- PA36
- PA37
- PA38
- PA41
- PA42
- PA43
- PA44
- PA45
- PA46
- PA47
- PA48
- PA49
- PA60
- PA61
- PA62
- PA63
- PA64
- PA65
- PA66
- PA67
- PA68
- PA69
- PA70
- PA71
- PA72
- PA73
- PA74
- PA75
- PA76
- PA77
- PA78
Common questions about bins in PA45
- What day are bins collected in PA45?
- 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 Argyll and Bute empties.
- Who collects bins in PA45?
- Argyll and Bute collects household bins in PA45. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in PA45?
- 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 Argyll and Bute site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in PA45?
- 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 Argyll and Bute collect food waste in PA45?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Argyll and Bute. Confirm your specific address with the lookup above.
Other places in Argyll and Bute
- Ardfern bin collection
- Ardrishaig bin collection
- Arrochar bin collection
- Benderloch bin collection
- Bowmore bin collection
- Campbeltown bin collection
- Cardross bin collection
- Carradale bin collection
- Connel bin collection
- Craigmore bin collection
- Crossapol bin collection
- Dervaig bin collection
- Argyll and Bute bin collection page