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.
General Waste Collections
Berwickshire- General Waste - 24 September
We were unable to carry out the scheduled general waste collections in the Berwickshire area today due to an operational issue - Chirnside, Ladykirk, Upsettlington, Milne Graden, Simprim, Swinton Hill, Mount Pleasant, Langton Mill and surrounding rural areas. Please leave your bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery within the next 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged waste beside your bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Berwickshire- General Waste - 25 September
We were unable to carry out the scheduled general waste collections in the Berwickshire area today due to a road closure - Auchencrow. Please leave your bin presented as we will aim to arrnge for a recovery within the next 5 working days. If we are unable to return, please present excess bagged waste beside your bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Peebles Pick Up Route - General Waste - 01 October
We were unable to carry out the scheduled general waste collections in Peebles today due to a staff shortage - Biggiesknowe, Old Church Road, Venlaw High Road, Soonhope area, Tweed Green, Eliots Park, Innerleithen Road, Kirkton and surrounding areas. Please leave your bin presented as we will arrange for a recovery, Please be aware this may take place over the weekend. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Galashiels Pick Up Route - General Waste - 02 October
We were unable to carry out the scheduled general waste collections in the Ettrick and Lauderdale area today due to a staff shortage - Forebrae Park, High Road, Melrose Road, Wylies Brae, Plumtree Place, Nichol View, Tweed Road, Ladylands, Gattonside, Buckholm Mill Brae, Middleton, Langlee Mains, Lilliesleaf and surrounding areas. Please leave your bin presented as we will aim to arrange for a recovery, Please be aware this may take place over the weekend. We apologise for any inconveninence caused.
Recycling Collections
Galashiels - Recycling - 25 September
We were unable to carry out the scheduled recycling collections in the following area today due to parked cars blocking access - Glenfield Road East. Please leave your 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 waste beside your bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Chirnside - Recycling - 30 September
We were unable to carry out the scheduled recycling collections in the Chirnside area today due to an operational issue, Please be aware that the recovery may take place over the weekend. If we are unable to return within 5 working days, please present excess bagged waste beside your bin on your next scheduled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Food Waste Collections
Galashiels - 1 October
We were unable to carry out the scheduled food waste collections in the following areas of Galashiels today due to staff shortages - Melrose Road, Glenfield Area, Ellwyn Terrace Area, Wylies Brae, Ladhope Area, High Road, High Buckholmside, Haliburton Area, Glendinning Area, Magdala Terrace, Kirk Brae, Victoria Street Area, Balmoral Area, Meigle Street, Mossilee Area, Manse Area, Forest Hill Area, Windyknowe Area, Birks View Area, Lee Brae, King Street Area, Wood Street Area as far as Chris Patterson Place,
If we are unable to return please be advised that any excess food waste will have to be placed in your general waste bin. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.