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
Roxburgh - Recycling - 26 June
We were unable to complete the scheduled recycling collections in the following areas of Hawick & Jedburgh today due to a refuse collection vehicle breakdown - Cairnmount & Burn Wynd in Jedburgh & Reason Park, Morrison Place, Beaconsfield Terrace, Hunters Terrace, Ivanhoe Terrace, Fairhurst Drive, Orchard Street, Glebe Place & Wellogate Place in the Hawick area. Please leave your recycling bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery in the next 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Ashkirk - Recycling - 2 July
We were unable to complete the scheduled recycling collections in the Ashkirk area today due to an operational issue. Please leave your recycling bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery in the next 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Hawick - Recycling - 6 July
We were unable to carry out the scheduled recycling collections in the following areas of Hawick today due to a staff shortage - Trinity Street, Earl Street, North Bridge Street, Oliver Crescent, High Street area, Buccleuch Road, Wilton Dean, Princes Street, Wilton Dean, Mansfield Road and surrounding areas. Please leave your recycling bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery in the next 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Coldstream - Recycling - 6 July
We were unable to complete the scheduled recycling collections in parts of the Coldstream area today due to an operational issue. Please leave your recycling bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery in the next 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Kelso and Jedburgh Rural - Recycling - 7 July
We were unable to carry out the scheduled recycling collections in the following areas today due to a staff shortage - Oxnam, Hownam, Yetholm area, Sourhope, Middlesknowe, Morebattle area and surrounding rural areas. Please leave your recycling bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery in the next 5 working days, please be aware this may take place over the weekend. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Kelso Rural - Recycling - 8 July
We were unable to carry out the scheduled recycling collections in the following areas today due to a staff shortage - Wooden, Sprouston, Redden, Eastfield, Lurdenlaw, Softlaw, Graden and surrounding rural areas. Please leave your recycling bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery in the next 5 working days, please be aware this may take place over the weekend. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged recycling beside your recycling bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
General Waste Collections
Roxburgh - General Waste - 29 June
We were unable to carry out the scheduled general waste collections in the following parts of Roxburgh today - Newcastleton, Roberton, Crowbyres, Redheugh, Heritage, Mosspaul, Merrylaw & Parkdail due to a staff shortage. Please leave your general waste bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery in the next 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged general waste beside your general waste bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Lauder - General Waste - 7 July
We were unable to complete the scheduled general waste collections in the following areas of Lauder today - Thirlestane to Pyatshaw due to an operational issue. Please leave your general waste bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery in the next 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged general waste beside your general waste bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Food Waste Collections
Peebles - Food Waste - 17 June
We were unable to carry out the scheduled food waste collections today in the South Park Area, Caledonian Road, Frankscroft, Chambers Terrace, Edderston Road Area, Old Town, Cross Road, Young Street, Rosetta Road Area, March Street, Connor Street area due to a staff shortage. Please leave your food waste bin presented as we will aim to recover these bins within 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present your food waste bin on the next scheduled collection. If you have any excess food waste, unfortunatley this will need to be placed within your general waste bin. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.