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
Allanton, Berwickshire - Recycling - 6 February
We were unable to complete the scheduled recycling collections in the Allanton area towards Whitemire, due to operational issues. 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.
Galashiels Rural Pick Up Route - 13 February
We were unable to carry out the recycling collections serviced by our Pick Up in the following areas; Galashiels, Langlee Mains, Gattonside, Heriot and Back Row Lilliesleaf due to a staff shortage. 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.
Peebles Area - 13 February
Parts of Peebles are surrounding areas may experience missed collections today, 13th, due to wintery conditions. If you experience a missed collection 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
Yarrow Valley - 16 February
We were unable to carry out the general waste collections in the Yarrow Valley and surrounding rural areas due to a staff shortage. 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 bin on your next schedueled collection. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.