Aberdeen City bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections
Aberdeen City bin collection is managed by Aberdeen City Council across all areas of the city including Aberdeen city centre, Westhill, Bridge of Don, Dyce, Cults, Milltimber, Torry and Kincorth. Rubbish collection Aberdeen, refuse collection Aberdeen and bin collection Aberdeen are all managed by Aberdeen City Council. Aberdeen city council bin collection uses a grey bin for general waste and a blue recycling bin, collected fortnightly. Find your Aberdeen City bin collection day at aberdeencity.gov.uk. Report a missed Aberdeen bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Aberdeen City Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Aberdeen City Council |
| Find bin day | Aberdeen bin collection day finder at aberdeencity.gov.uk |
| Grey bin | General waste, collected fortnightly |
| Blue bin | Recycling, collected fortnightly on alternate weeks |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Aberdeen City Council missed bin collection at aberdeencity.gov.uk |
| Wheelie bin Aberdeen | Wheelie bin collection Aberdeen managed by Aberdeen City Council |
Find your Aberdeen City Bin Collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode at aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-and-waste. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays. Never rely on a neighbour's schedule as collection days vary street by street.
Find your Aberdeen City Bin Collection dayAberdeen City Bin Collection by area
Bins and recycling
- Grey bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of rubbish collection Aberdeen and refuse collection Aberdeen. Lid must be closed by 7am. Bins Aberdeen for general waste must not be overfilled.
- Blue bin (recycling): Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass. Aberdeen city council bins for recycling are collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Aberdeen council waste collection for recycling and Aberdeen city bin collection use the blue bin.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly for most Aberdeen City Council properties. Aberdeen city council waste includes food waste as standard.
- Brown bin (garden waste): Brown bin collection Aberdeen is a seasonal subscription service. Check aberdeencity.gov.uk for current availability and subscription details.
How to report a missed collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due. Bank holidays may have moved your day.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-and-waste and submit your missed collection report promptly after the collection day.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Aberdeen City bin collection day?
- Use the Aberdeen City Council bin day finder at aberdeencity.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to find your bin collection day Aberdeen for general waste, recycling and food waste. Aberdeen city bin collection dates vary by street so always check your own postcode.
- How do I report a missed bin collection in Aberdeen?
- Report at aberdeencity.gov.uk. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. The Aberdeen City Council bin collection phone number is available at aberdeencity.gov.uk if you cannot report online.
- What is wheelie bin collection in Aberdeen?
- Wheelie bin collection Aberdeen refers to the standard Aberdeen City Council bin collection service using grey and blue wheelie bins. Bins Aberdeen includes both the grey general waste and blue recycling wheelie bins.
- What is the Aberdeen City Council bin collection phone number?
- The Aberdeen City Council bin collection phone number is listed at aberdeencity.gov.uk. Online reporting is preferred for missed bin collection Aberdeen reports.
- Does Aberdeen City bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Aberdeen City Council publishes revised collection dates at aberdeencity.gov.uk before Scottish bank holidays. Always check before any public holiday.