South Ayrshire bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections
South Ayrshire bin collection is managed by South Ayrshire Council across the whole council area including Ayr, Troon, Prestwick, Girvan and Maybole. South ayrshire council bin collection, south ayrshire waste collection and south ayrshire council refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. South ayrshire council brown bin is a key feature of the service. Find your south ayrshire bin collection days at south-ayrshire.gov.uk. Report a missed south ayrshire bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
South Ayrshire Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | South Ayrshire Council |
| Find bin day | south-ayrshire.gov.uk bin collection days |
| South ayrshire council brown bin | South ayrshire council brown bin for garden waste, subscription required |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at south-ayrshire.gov.uk after collection day |
| Bin collection Girvan | Bin collection girvan covered by South Ayrshire Council |
| Area covered | Ayr, Troon, Prestwick, Girvan, Maybole |
Find your South Ayrshire bin collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode. Use the postcode checker at www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk to confirm your exact bin collection dates. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays.
Find your South Ayrshire bin collection daySouth Ayrshire bin collection by area
Ayr bin collectionAyr bin collection covers KA7 and KA8. South Ayrshire Council manages refuse and recycling across Ayr. Find your south ayrshire bin collection days at south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Troon bin collectionTroon bin collection covers KA10. South Ayrshire Council manages waste in Troon. Check south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Prestwick bin collectionPrestwick bin collection covers KA9. South Ayrshire Council serves Prestwick. Find your day at south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Girvan bin collectionBin collection girvan covers KA26. South Ayrshire Council manages refuse in Girvan. Check south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Maybole bin collectionBin collection maybole covers KA19. South Ayrshire Council manages waste in Maybole. Find your day at south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Rural South AyrshireRural communities across KA7 to KA26 are served by South Ayrshire Council. Use your postcode at south-ayrshire.gov.uk to confirm your south ayrshire bin collection days.
Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of south ayrshire rubbish collection and south ayrshire council refuse collection. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. South ayrshire gov uk bins and recycling section confirms your collection dates.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard south ayrshire bin collection.
- South ayrshire council brown bin (garden waste): South ayrshire council brown bin and brown bin collection south ayrshire require a subscription at south-ayrshire.gov.uk. South ayrshire council brown bin collection covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
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 www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk 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 South Ayrshire bin collection days?
- Use the south-ayrshire.gov.uk bin collection days finder. South ayrshire bin collection and south ayrshire bin collection days vary by street. South ayrshire gov uk bins and recycling section has full details.
- How do I report a missed South Ayrshire bin collection?
- Report south ayrshire council missed bin collection at south-ayrshire.gov.uk. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am.
- What is South Ayrshire council brown bin?
- South ayrshire council brown bin and brown bin collection south ayrshire require a subscription at south-ayrshire.gov.uk covering grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
- What is bin collection in Girvan and Maybole?
- Bin collection girvan covers KA26 and bin collection maybole covers KA19. Both are served by South Ayrshire Council. Check south-ayrshire.gov.uk to find your specific south ayrshire bin collection days.
- Does South Ayrshire bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised south ayrshire bin collection dates are published at south-ayrshire.gov.uk before Scottish bank holidays.