Perth and Kinross bin collection: bin days, collection dates and missed collections
Perth and Kinross bin collection is managed by Perth and Kinross Council across the whole council area including Perth city, Kinross, Crieff, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry and Aberfeldy. Perth and Kinross bins use a grey bin for general waste and a blue recycling bin, collected on a fortnightly alternating schedule. Perth kinross bin collection and Perth and kinross bin collection dates are available at pkc.gov.uk. Report a missed Perth and Kinross bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Perth and Kinross Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Find bin day | Perth and Kinross bin collection day finder at pkc.gov.uk |
| Grey bin | General waste, collected fortnightly |
| Perth and kinross blue bin collection | Fortnightly recycling on alternate weeks |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at pkc.gov.uk after collection day |
| Perth and kinross brown bin | Perth and kinross brown bin collection dates for garden waste at pkc.gov.uk |
Find your Perth and Kinross Bin Collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode at pkc.gov.uk/bins. 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 Perth and Kinross Bin Collection dayPerth and Kinross Bin Collection by area
Perth city bin collectionCovers PH1 and PH2. Perth and Kinross Council manages refuse and recycling across Perth. Find your bin day at pkc.gov.uk.
Kinross bin collectionBin collection Kinross covers KY13. Perth and Kinross Council manages waste in Kinross. Check pkc.gov.uk.
Crieff bin collectionCovers PH7. Perth and Kinross Council manages refuse in Crieff and surrounding Strathearn villages. Find your day at pkc.gov.uk.
Blairgowrie bin collectionCovers PH10. Perth and Kinross Council manages waste in Blairgowrie and Rattray. Check pkc.gov.uk.
Pitlochry bin collectionCovers PH16. Perth and Kinross Council serves Pitlochry and Highland Perthshire. Find your day at pkc.gov.uk.
Rural Perth and KinrossRural communities including Aberfeldy, Dunkeld and Comrie are served by Perth and Kinross Council. Collection frequencies may vary for remote properties. Use your postcode at pkc.gov.uk.
Bins and recycling
- Grey bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of Perth and Kinross Council bin collection. Lid must be closed by 7am. Bins Perth and Kinross for general waste are standard grey wheelie bins.
- Blue bin (Perth and kinross blue bin collection): Perth and kinross blue bin collection covers paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass. Collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Perth and kinross bin collection dates for the blue bin are at pkc.gov.uk.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly for most Perth and Kinross Council properties.
- Brown bin (Perth and kinross brown bin collection): Perth and kinross brown bin collection and Perth and kinross brown bin collection dates cover garden waste as a seasonal subscription. Perth and kinross garden waste collection dates are confirmed at pkc.gov.uk on subscription.
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 pkc.gov.uk/bins 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 Perth and Kinross bin collection day?
- Use the pkc.gov.uk bin day finder. Enter your postcode to find your Perth kinross bin collection day. Perth and kinross bin collection dates and Perth and Kinross bins schedule vary by area so always check your own postcode. Perth & kinross bin collection and Perth and Kinross Council bin collection are confirmed through the same tool.
- What are Perth and Kinross blue bin collection dates?
- Perth and kinross blue bin collection dates are confirmed at pkc.gov.uk. The blue recycling bin is collected fortnightly on alternate weeks to the grey bin. Perth and kinross bin collection dates for the blue bin vary by street.
- What are Perth and Kinross brown bin collection dates?
- Perth and kinross brown bin collection dates and Perth and kinross garden waste collection dates are available at pkc.gov.uk for subscribers. This is a seasonal fortnightly garden waste service.
- How do I report a missed Perth and Kinross bin collection?
- Report at pkc.gov.uk. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. Perth and Kinross Council will arrange a return for valid missed bin collection reports.
- Does Perth and Kinross bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised Perth and kinross bin collection dates are published at pkc.gov.uk before Scottish bank holidays. Perth and kinross bin collection dates 2023 and 2022 both included bank holiday revisions.