This webpage displays any missed collections that have not been carried out due to operational issues and have been reported to us by our staff members. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Leave your bin/bags at the collection point but be mindful to ensure paths remain accessible for pedestrians and other users.
We will make every effort to return for your bin but there may be occasions when we are unable to do so. If we have not returned to empty your bin within five working days of your scheduled collection, remove your bin from the collection point. In this instance we will collect extra waste on your next scheduled collection day. Present the extra waste in bags at the side of your wheeled bin. We cannot accept recycling presented in black bags.
We would also like to remind householders to please remove bungee cords, ropes, chains or any other type of restraint from their wheeled bin on collection days for the safety of SBC staff.
Recycling Collections
Whitelee to Halkburn, Galashiels - Recycling - 8 April
We were unable to complete the scheduled recycling collections along the Whitelee to Halkburn Road, Galashiels yesterday due to blocked access. Please leave your recycling bin presented for 5 working days as we will try to arrange a recovery. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next schedueled collection; with the expection of black bags. We apologise for the inconvenience caused
Polworth, Sisterpath & Hume, Berwickshire - Recycling - 30 March
We were unable to complete the scheduled recycling collections in the Polworth, Sisterpath & Hume areas today due to a breakdown. Please leave your recycling bin presented for 5 working days as we will try to arrange a recovery. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next schedueled collection; with the expection of black bags. We apologise for the inconvenience caused
Rural Pick Up Vehicle - Recycling - 14 March
We were unable to complete the scheduled recycling collections near the Carter Bar, Bonchester Bridge, Brieryyards, Branxholme, Rosealee Brae and surrounding areas collected by our small vehicle due to an operational issue. Please leave your recycling bin presented for 5 working days as we will try to arrange a recovery. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next schedueled collection; with the expection of black bags. We apologise for the inconvenience caused
General Waste Collections
Rural Pick Up Vehicle - General Waste - 15 March
We were unable to carry out the scheduled general waste collections in the West Linton, Carlops, Dreva, Quaterhouse, Glenhighton, Candyburn and surrounding areas due to operational issues. Please leave your general waste bin presented for 5 working days as we will try to arrange a recovery. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged general waste beside your general waste bin on your next schedueled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Pick Up Vehicle - General Waste - 16 March
We were unable to carry out the scheduled general waste collections in the Quarlinnet, Peebles, Biggiesknowe, Venlaw & Innerleithen Road due to operational issues. Please leave your general waste bin presented for 5 working days as we will try to arrange a recovery. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged general waste beside your general waste bin on your next schedueled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Pick Up Vehicle - General Waste - 17 March
We were unable to carry out the scheduled general waste collections in Back Road Lilliesleaf, Heriot and Galashiels areas due to operational issues. Please leave your general waste bin presented for 5 working days as we will try to arrange a recovery. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged general waste beside your general waste bin on your next schedueled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.