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 Area - Monday 22 September
Due to a staff shortage we are unable to carry out the general waste collections scheduled in the Greenlaw, Gordon & Halliburton areas today 22nd September Residents and trade waste customers are advised that the bins have now been scheduled to be collected on Saturday, 27th September. In this instance excess bagged general waste can be placed next to the bin for collection.
Jedburgh Rural Areas - Tuesday 23 September
Due to a staff shortage we are unable to carry out the general waste collections scheduled in Oxnam, Venchen, Cocklawfoot, Hownam, Brundenlaws and surrounding areas. Residents and trade waste customers are advised to leave their bins presented for 5 working days as we hope to recover these on Saturday 27 September. In a instance where we are unable to return, we ask that you remove your general waste bin from the collection point and represent it on your next schedueled collection day alongside any excess bags.
Berwickshire Area - Tuesday 23 September
Due to roadworks we were unable to complete the general waste collections scheduled in parts of Burnmouth yesterday, 22 September. Residents and trade waste customers are advised that the bins have now been scheduled to be collected on Saturday, 27th September. In this instance excess bagged general waste can be placed next to the bin for collection.
Hawick Rural Areas - Monday 6 October
Due to a staff shortage we are unable to carry out the general waste collections scheduled in Crowbyres, Redheugh, Hermitage,Mosspaul,Merrylaw, Roberton, Parkdaill and surrounding areas. Residents and trade waste customers are advised to leave their bins presented for 5 working days as we hope to recover these. In a instance where we are unable to return, we ask that you remove your general waste bin from the collection point and represent it on your next schedueled collection day alongside any excess bags.
Berwickshire Rural Area - Monday 6 October
Due to operational error it has been reported that parts of Coldingham were not collected yesterday, 6 October. Residents are advised to leave their bins presented for 5 working days as we hope to recover these. In instances where we are unable to return, we ask that you remove your general waste bin from the collection point and represent it on your next schedueled collection day alongside any excess bags.In this instance excess bagged general waste can be placed next to the bin for collection.
Recycling Collections
Ancrum to Old Belses - Thursday 18 September
Due to a road closure we are unable to carry out the recycling collections scheduled between Ancrum and Old Belses. Residents are advised to leave their bins presented for 5 working days in the hope that we can arrange a recovery collection. In a instance were we are unable to return we ask that excess bagged recycling is presented beside your bin on the next recycling collection, this can be in any coloured bag with the exception of black plastic ones.
Murray Place, Selkirk - Monday 29 September
Due to parked cars obstructing through access to Murray Place, Selkirk the crew were unable to to complete the recycling collections on Wednesday 24 September. A recovery collection has been scheduled for this week. Please place extra bagged recycling beside the bin, this can be in any colour bag with the exception of black plastic bags.
Tweedside Road, Newtown St Boswells - Monday 6 October
Due to parked cars obstructing access the crew were unable to to complete the recycling collections on Monday, 6 October. A recovery collection has been scheduled for today, 7 October. Please place extra bagged recycling beside the bin, this can be in any colour bag with the exception of black plastic bags.
Food Waste Collections
Galashiels - Monday 15 September
We were unable to carry out the scheduled food waste collections in the following areas of Galashiels, due to a shortage of staff: Tweedbank, Langlee, Melrose Gait, McQueens Gardens and Coopersknowe Crescent. Residents and trade waste customers are advised to leave their bins presented as they are now scheduled to be collected on Tuesday 16 September.