Rubbish, bins and recycling

Your local council will let you know when your bins and recycling will be collected.

You should report a missed bin collection directly to your local council.

You may be able to arrange a special uplift for large or bulky waste items. Most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges and washing machines. There may be a fee involved.

Councils across Scotland will either collect garden waste from your kerbside, or recommend that you compost it at home or take it to a recycling or civic amenity site.

Contact your local council to find out how business waste is collected in your area.

Your local council can give you advice on what you should put in your recycling bin.

Where appropriate, you can take certain materials to recycling points and recycling centres. Visit your local council's website to find your nearest recycling centre.

Businesses can benefit from reduced disposal costs by recycling. Zero Waste Scotland gives support for businesses, including a business resource centre. The Recycle for Scotland website gives information on what you can recycle in your area.

If you notice litter on streets in your area, you can report it to your local council.

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste – like a bag of household rubbish, furniture or construction waste – on public or private land. Visit your local council website to report fly-tipping in your area.

You can also report fly-tipping problems 24-hours a day through the Dumb Dumpers website and helpline: 0845 230 4090.