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Shetland Islands bin collection: council refuse and recycling for Lerwick and the Shetland archipelago

Checked against Shetland Islands Council official waste pages on 6 September 2026. Spotted a change? Contact us.

shetland islands bin collection is managed by Shetland Islands Council. shetland islands council bin collection and bin collection shetland islands operate fortnightly. shetland islands bin collection days cover Lerwick, Scalloway, Brae and Mossbank, Sandwick and Cunningsburgh. shetland islands garden waste and shetland islands recycling handle all household waste across ZE1, ZE2 postcodes.

Shetland Islands bin collection at a glance

Who collectsShetland Islands Council
Find bin dayShetland Islands Council collection day checker
Report missed binShetland Islands Council missed bin report
Bins out by7am on collection day
Garden wastePaid subscription
shetland islands bin collectionFortnightly alternating refuse and recycling
Area coveredLerwick, Scalloway, Brae and Mossbank, Sandwick and Cunningsburgh, Yell and Unst, Whalsay and Out Skerries (ZE1, ZE2)

Shetland Islands bin collection areas

LerwickZE1 postcodes. Lerwick capital town.
ScallowayZE1 postcodes. Former capital of Shetland.
Brae and MossbankZE2 postcodes. North Mainland.
Sandwick and CunningsburghZE2 postcodes. South Mainland.
Yell and UnstZE2 postcodes. North Isles.
Whalsay and Out SkerriesZE2 postcodes. Eastern isles.

Find your Shetland Islands bin collection day

Shetland Islands Council provides collection schedules.

Find your Shetland Islands bin collection day

Opens Shetland Islands Council official website. We are independent and not connected to any council.

Bins and recycling in Shetland Islands

  • Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly.
  • Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans fortnightly.
  • Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste.
  • Garden waste: Paid subscription.

Steps to report a missed Shetland Islands bin collection

Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed.

  1. Confirm collection was due. Check the portal for your dates.
  2. Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 7am, correct contents.
  3. Report online. Go to Shetland Islands Council missed bin report.
  4. Leave bin accessible. The council will arrange a return.
Report a missed Shetland Islands bin collection

Opens Shetland Islands Council official website. We are independent and not connected to any council.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my Shetland Islands bin collection day?

Use the checker at Shetland Islands Council.

How do I report a missed bin?

Report at Shetland Islands Council. Bin must have been out by 7am.

How do I get garden waste collection?

Paid subscription.

What areas does Shetland Islands cover?

Lerwick, Scalloway, Brae and Mossbank, Sandwick and Cunningsburgh, Yell and Unst, Whalsay and Out Skerries across ZE1, ZE2.

Where are the Shetland Islands?

Shetland is Scotland's most northerly archipelago, located between Orkney and Norway. Lerwick is the capital.

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