How do I find my Fife bin collection day?

Use the Fife Direct bin calendar at https://fife.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/fife/request/bin_calendar. Enter your full postcode and select your address to see your grey, green, brown and blue bin collection dates.

What time do Fife bins need to be out by?

All Fife Council bins must be at the boundary of your property by 7am on your collection day. Crews work until 4:30pm so do not report a missed bin before this time.

How do I report a missed bin collection in Fife?

Report at fife.gov.uk after 4:30pm on your collection day and within 4 days. Fife Council returns within 2 working days in towns and 3 in rural areas.

What is the Fife Direct bin calendar?

The Fife Direct bin calendar is the official tool at https://fife.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/fife/request/bin_calendar showing your exact grey, green, brown and blue bin collection dates by postcode. It can also be downloaded as a PDF.

When is bin collection in Kirkcaldy?

Enter your KY1 or KY2 postcode on the Fife Council bin calendar at fife.gov.uk to find your personal Kirkcaldy bin collection day.

When is bin collection in Glenrothes?

Enter your KY6 or KY7 postcode on the Fife Council bin calendar to find your Glenrothes bin collection day and recycling schedule.

Does Fife Council collect bins on bank holidays?

Fife bin collection dates may change over bank holidays and at Christmas and New Year. Check the Fife Direct bin calendar close to any bank holiday to confirm revised dates.

What is the Fife Council refuse uplift service?

Fife Council refuse uplift collects bulky household items that cannot go in the grey bin. Book at fife.gov.uk. A charge may apply.

What goes in the Fife Council green recycling bin?

Paper, card, plastic bottles, tins and cans. Glass goes in the blue bin. Food waste goes in the caddy. Flatten cardboard before placing in the green bin.

What is the Fife Council bin rota?

The Fife bin rota rotates grey, green, brown and blue bins across a four-week cycle. Check https://fife.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/fife/request/bin_calendar with your postcode to see which bin is due each week.

Fife bin collection: bin calendar, collection dates and missed bins

Checked against Fife Council official waste pages on 17 August 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us on the contact page.

Fife Council bin collection covers the whole of Fife including Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Dunfermline, Cupar, St Andrews, Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Methil, Burntisland and Anstruther. Use the Fife Direct bin calendar to find your exact collection dates by postcode. All four bins (grey, green, brown and blue) are collected on a rota throughout the year. Crews work until 4:30pm. Do not report a missed bin before 4:30pm on your collection day. Report within 4 days and Fife Council will return within 2 working days in towns, or 3 in rural areas.

Fife Council bin collection at a glance

Who collects	Fife Council (Fife Direct)
Bin calendar	Fife Direct bin calendar at https://fife.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/fife/request/bin_calendar, search by postcode
Bins out by	7am on collection day
Crews finish	Up to 4:30pm: do not report before this time
Report window	After 4:30pm on collection day, within 4 days
Return visit	Within 2 working days in towns, 3 in rural areas
Bins collected	Grey (general waste), green (recycling), brown (garden waste), blue (glass)
Uplift service	Fife Council refuse uplift available for bulky items, charge may apply

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Fife Direct bin calendar: find your collection dates by postcode

The Fife Direct bin calendar shows your exact grey bin, green bin, brown bin and blue bin collection dates. Because Fife bin collection dates vary by address across the region, you need to search by postcode rather than relying on a general area timetable. Enter your full postcode on the Fife bin calendar, select your property and save your personal Fife waste collection schedule.

The Fife Council bin calendar is available to download as a PDF for your address. Fife bin collection days follow a regular four-bin rota throughout the year, with changes published only at Christmas and New Year. Fife council bin collection dates are updated annually. Use the Fife Direct bin calendar at fife.gov.uk to confirm which bin is due on your next collection day.

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Fife bin collection by area

Fife Council refuse collection and recycling collection operate across all towns and villages in the Fife region. Your Fife bin collection day depends on your exact address and postcode. The main areas served are listed below. Use the Fife Direct bin calendar with your full postcode to confirm your personal schedule.

Kirkcaldy bin collection Kirkcaldy bin collection and Kirkcaldy refuse collection are managed by Fife Council. Enter your KY1 or KY2 postcode on the Fife bin calendar to find your collection day. Bin collection in Kirkcaldy follows the standard four-bin Fife rota.

Glenrothes bin collection Glenrothes bin collection covers the KY6 and KY7 postcode areas. Glenrothes refuse collection is managed by Fife Council. Use the Fife Direct bin calendar to find your Glenrothes collection day and which bin is next due.

Dunfermline bin collection Dunfermline bin collection covers KY11 and KY12 postcodes. The Fife Council bin collection calendar for Dunfermline is available at fife.gov.uk by entering your full postcode. Bin collection calendar Dunfermline dates follow the same rota as the rest of Fife.

Rosyth bin collection Rosyth bin collection falls within Fife Council's KY11 collection area. Check the Fife Council bin calendar with your Rosyth postcode for your exact collection dates and bin rota.

Cowdenbeath bin collection Cowdenbeath bin collection is part of the Fife Council waste collection schedule. Enter your KY4 postcode on the Fife bin calendar to find your Cowdenbeath collection day.

Cupar bin collection Cupar bin collection is managed by Fife Council. Use your KY15 postcode to check your Cupar bin calendar and find your next collection date across all four bin types.

Lochgelly bin collection Lochgelly bin collection covers the KY5 postcode area. Find your Lochgelly collection day on the Fife Direct bin calendar by entering your full postcode at fife.gov.uk.

Burntisland bin collection Burntisland bin collection falls within the KY3 postcode area managed by Fife Council. Check your Burntisland collection dates on the Fife Direct bin calendar.

Anstruther bin collection Anstruther bin collection covers the KY10 postcode area. Use the Fife Council bin calendar to check your Anstruther collection day and current bin rota.

Methil bin collection Methil bin collection is in the KY8 postcode area. Check the Fife Council bin calendar for your Methil collection day and recycling schedule.

Dalgety Bay bin collection Dalgety Bay bin collection falls within the KY11 area. Use your postcode on the Fife bin calendar to confirm your Dalgety Bay collection dates.

Tayport bin collection Tayport bin collection covers the DD6 postcode. Check the Fife Council bin calendar with your Tayport postcode for your exact collection dates and bin rota.

Cardenden bin collection Cardenden bin collection is served by Fife Council within the KY5 area. Use the Fife Direct bin calendar with your Cardenden postcode to find your collection day.

Inverkeithing bin collection Inverkeithing bin collection falls within the KY11 postcode area. Enter your postcode on the Fife bin calendar to find your Inverkeithing collection schedule.

Markinch bin collection Markinch bin collection is part of the Fife Council waste collection service. Use your KY7 postcode on the Fife Direct bin calendar to check your Markinch collection dates.

North East Fife bin collection NE Fife bin collection and north east Fife refuse collection cover towns including St Andrews, Anstruther and Cupar. Enter your KY postcode on the Fife Direct bin calendar to find your collection day.

Fife Council bins: what goes in each bin

Fife Council uses a four-bin system for household waste and recycling. Each bin is collected on a different part of the Fife bin rota and your Fife Direct bin calendar shows exactly which bin is due on each collection day.

Grey bin (general waste): Non-recyclable household rubbish. Collected fortnightly. Do not put recycling or food waste in your grey bin. Part of Fife council rubbish collection and Fife council waste collection.
Green bin (recycling): Paper, card, plastic bottles, tins and cans. Fife Council recycling bins are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks to the grey bin. Flatten cardboard before placing in the green bin. Part of Fife bin recycling collection.
Brown bin (garden waste): Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Part of Fife Council garden waste uplift. Seasonal service: check your Fife bin calendar for collection dates.
Blue bin (glass): Glass bottles and jars only. Part of Fife recycling bins collection. Check your Fife Direct bin calendar for glass collection dates in your area.

Fife Direct bins also include a food waste caddy at selected properties. The Fife council bins and recycling service, including Fife council cardboard collection, Fife Council wheelie bin queries and Fife council new bin requests, are all managed via fife.gov.uk. Fife council food waste bags and caddy liners can be ordered from Fife Direct if you run out.

How to report a missed bin collection in Fife

Before you report: Fife Council crews work until 4:30pm. Do not report a missed bin collection in Fife before 4:30pm on your collection day. Your bin must have been at the boundary of your property by 7am with the lid closed and only the correct waste inside. If you forgot to put your bin out, Fife Council will not return. Wait for your next Fife bin collection date.

Check your bin was presented correctly. Your grey, green, brown or blue bin must be at the boundary of your property by 7am, lid closed, correct waste inside. If it was not out on time or was overfull, Fife Council is not obliged to collect it.
Wait until after 4:30pm on collection day. Fife council bin collection crews can work until 4:30pm. Do not report before this time as your bin may still be collected.
Check the Fife Council disruptions page. Fife Council publishes notices about areas affected by disruption. Check fife.gov.uk before submitting a missed bin report for Fife.
Submit your missed bin collection report. Go to https://fife.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/fife/request/bin_calendar and report the missed bin. You must report within 4 days of your scheduled Fife bin collection date.
Leave your bin out at the boundary. Keep it accessible at the edge of your property. Fife Council aims to return within 2 working days in towns and 3 working days in rural areas of Fife.

Fife Council refuse uplift and special collections

Fife Council refuse uplift is available for bulky items that cannot go in your grey bin. The Fife council rubbish uplift service covers large furniture, white goods and other household items too big for the standard bin. Fife council waste uplift and Fife council garden waste uplift requests can both be made at fife.gov.uk. A charge may apply for some Fife council uplift services.

Commercial waste collection Fife is a separate service from household bin collection. For Fife council commercial waste, contact Fife Council directly through the business waste pages on fife.gov.uk. The rubbish uplifts and recycling Fife service and Fife council rubbish removal options are all listed on the Fife Direct website.

Fife bin collection: frequently asked questions

How do I find my Fife bin collection day?: Use the Fife Direct bin calendar at https://fife.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/fife/request/bin_calendar. Enter your full postcode and select your address to see your grey, green, brown and blue bin collection dates. The Fife bin calendar shows your personal Fife bin collection schedule including the Fife bin rota for all four bin types.
What time do Fife bins need to be out by?: All Fife Council bins must be at the boundary of your property by 7am on your collection day. Fife bin collection crews work until 4:30pm, so do not report a missed bin before 4:30pm. The bin must have the correct waste inside and the lid must be closed.
How do I report a missed bin collection in Fife?: Report your missed Fife bin collection at fife.gov.uk after 4:30pm on collection day and within 4 days of the scheduled collection. Fife Council returns within 2 working days in towns and 3 working days in rural areas. If you did not put your bin out by 7am, Fife Council will not collect it. Wait for your next scheduled Fife bin collection date.
What is the Fife Direct bin calendar?: The Fife Direct bin calendar is the official online tool from Fife Council that shows your exact grey, green, brown and blue bin collection dates by postcode. The Fife Council bin collection calendar is available at https://fife.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/fife/request/bin_calendar and can also be downloaded as a PDF for your address. It is the same as the Fife wheelie bin calendar and the Fife waste collection calendar.
When is bin collection in Kirkcaldy?: Kirkcaldy bin collection dates depend on your exact address within the KY1 or KY2 postcode area. Enter your full postcode on the Fife Council bin calendar to find your personal Kirkcaldy bin collection day and which bin (grey, green, brown or blue) is next due. You can also download your Kirkcaldy bin collection calendar as a PDF from fife.gov.uk.
When is bin collection in Glenrothes?: Glenrothes bin collection dates are shown on the Fife Council bin calendar. Enter your KY6 or KY7 postcode to find your Glenrothes refuse collection day and recycling collection schedule. Glenrothes bin collection follows the same four-bin Fife rota as the rest of the region.
Does Fife Council collect bins on bank holidays?: Fife council bin collection dates may change over bank holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. Fife council bin collections over Christmas are typically revised and updated on the Fife Direct website. Check the Fife bin calendar close to any bank holiday to confirm your revised Fife bin collection dates.
What is the Fife Council refuse uplift service?: Fife Council refuse uplift is a collection service for bulky household items that cannot go in your standard grey bin. Fife council rubbish uplift covers furniture, white goods and similar large items. Requests are made at fife.gov.uk and a charge may apply. Fife council waste uplift and Fife council garden waste uplift are separate services also available through fife.gov.uk.
What goes in the Fife Council green recycling bin?: Fife Council recycling bins accept paper, card, plastic bottles, tins and cans. Flatten cardboard before placing it in the green bin. Glass goes in the separate blue bin, not the green bin. Food waste goes in the food waste caddy. Fife council bins and recycling guidance is available in full at fife.gov.uk.
What is the Fife Council bin rota?: The Fife bin rota is a four-week rotation covering grey (general waste), green (recycling), brown (garden waste) and blue (glass) bins. Not all bins are collected every week. The Fife Direct bin calendar shows exactly which bin is due on each collection day at your address. Check your Fife bin schedule at https://fife.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/fife/request/bin_calendar.
How do I get a new bin from Fife Council?: Fife council new bin requests and Fife council wheelie bin replacements can be made through fife.gov.uk. Report a missing, damaged or stolen bin on the Fife Direct website. Replacement bins are provided free of charge in most circumstances.
What is bucket collection Fife?: Bucket collection in Fife refers to a historical kerbside collection method used in some parts of Fife before wheelie bins were introduced. Fife Council now uses wheelie bins for most properties. If your property does not have a wheelie bin, contact Fife Direct through fife.gov.uk.