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 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
Smith's Road, Darnick - Tuesday 14 October
Due to parked cars the crew have been unable to carry out the general waste collections scheduled for Tuesday, 14 October. Residents are advised to leave their bins presented for 5 working days, as we will try to recover them. In instances where we have not returned for the bins, please remove your bin from the collection point and we will collect extra bagged waste placed alongside your bin on the next scheduled collection day.
Ettrickbridge B7009 - Friday 17 October
Due to a road closure the general waste bins will not be collected in the Ettrickbridge, Ashkirk and surrounding rural areas today, 17 October. Residents are advised to leave their bins presented as they are now scheduled for collection tomorrow, 18 October.
Recycling Collections
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.
Hawick Rural Areas - Tuesday 14 October
Due to a staff shortage we are unable to carry out the recycling 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 recycling bin from the collection point and represent it on your next schedueled collection day alongside any excess bags; with the exception of black plastic bags.
Jedburgh Town and Jedburgh Rural Area - Friday 17 October
Due to a delay on the route areas of Jedburgh were not collected today in the Hartrigge and Ulston area, as well as Hundalee and Lime Works. Residents 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 recycling bin from the collection point and represent it on your next schedueled collection day alongside any excess bags; 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.