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
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.
Tight Streets in Hawick - Monday 3 November
Due to a delay on the route, the following streets in Hawick were not collected; Orchard Street, Waverly Cottages, Glebe Place, Reason Park, Stouslie area, Buccleuch Place, Morrison Place and surrounding areas. Residents are advised to leave their bins presented for 5 working days as we hope to recover these before the end of the week. 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.
Recycling Collections
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.
Tweed Avenue, Peebles - Monday 20 October
Due to parked cars obstructing access the crew were unable to to complete the recycling collections on Monday, 20 October. 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.