Bins & recycling in The Scottish Borders

53.2%household recycling rate (2024)
#68of 350 councils with published data
+7.7percentage points vs Scotland average
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Bin days & local rules

The Scottish Borders publishes collection calendars, accepted materials, missed-bin reporting and service changes on its own website.

Open the council recycling service
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Check an item or build a list

Use the national item guide first, then confirm any “check locally” answer with the council.

Item A–ZMy list

Bin colours, collection formats and some accepted items still vary. The council website is the source of truth for a specific address.

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