Moray bin collection: bin day finder, recycling bins and missed collections across the Moray region
Moray bin collection is managed by Moray Council across the whole council area including Elgin, Forres, Keith, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown and surrounding Speyside and Moray Firth communities. Moray council recycling bins and moray council bin day are distinctive features of the service. Moray council bin day finder at bindayfinder.moray.gov.uk is a dedicated tool separate from the main council website, making moray bin finder easy to use. Moray council rubbish collection and moray refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Moray council bin collection is one of Scotland's most rural council areas, covering a large geographic area with significant variation in collection days by community.
Moray Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Moray Council |
| Moray bin finder | bindayfinder.moray.gov.uk dedicated bin day finder tool |
| Moray council recycling bins | Blue recycling bin collected fortnightly on alternate weeks |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | online.moray.gov.uk/site/wss/request/MissedBin |
| Moray council brown bin | Moray council brown bin collection for garden waste |
| Area covered | Elgin, Forres, Keith, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Dufftown and Speyside |
Find your Moray bin collection day
Moray Council provides a dedicated bin day finder tool at bindayfinder.moray.gov.uk, separate from the main moray.gov.uk website. Enter your postcode to find your moray council bin day. Moray bin finder and moray council bin day finder are the same tool. Given Moray's large rural area, collection days vary significantly by village so always check your own postcode. Bank holiday changes for moray bin collection are published at moray.gov.uk.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin (grey/black): Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of moray council rubbish collection and moray refuse collection. Lid must be closed by 7am on collection day.
- Moray council recycling bins (blue): Moray council recycling bins are blue and collect paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass fortnightly on alternate weeks. Recycling collection moray and moray council recycling bins are confirmed at bindayfinder.moray.gov.uk.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard moray bin collection. Moray council food waste caddy is collected on a different day to your bins in some areas.
- Moray council brown bin (garden waste): Moray council brown bin and moray council brown bin collection cover garden waste collected as a seasonal service. Moray garden waste and moray brown bin collection dates are available at moray.gov.uk. Check bindayfinder.moray.gov.uk for your moray council bin day including garden waste.
How to report a missed Moray bin 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 only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins or contaminated recycling.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to online.moray.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Moray bin finder?
- Moray bin finder and moray council bin day finder are the dedicated bin day lookup tool at bindayfinder.moray.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to find your moray council bin day for grey waste, blue recycling and food caddy. Moray bin finder is a separate tool from the main moray.gov.uk website and is the quickest way to find your moray bin collection day.
- What are Moray council recycling bins?
- Moray council recycling bins are blue wheelie bins that collect paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass fortnightly. Recycling collection moray is on alternate weeks to grey bin collection. Moray council recycling bins must contain only accepted materials and must not be contaminated with food waste or general rubbish.
- How do I report a missed Moray bin collection?
- Report moray council bin collection missed bins through the online form at online.moray.gov.uk/site/wss/request/MissedBin. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am. Moray Council will arrange a return for valid reports.
- What is Moray council brown bin?
- Moray council brown bin and moray brown bin collection are seasonal garden waste services. Check moray.gov.uk for current availability. Moray council brown bin collection dates and moray garden waste collection are confirmed through the moray bin finder at bindayfinder.moray.gov.uk.
- Does Moray bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised moray bin collection dates are published at moray.gov.uk before Scottish bank holidays. Moray council bin day changes for bank holidays are also shown in the moray bin finder tool.