Collection Times, Days,
Weeks & Calendars
- Recycling & Refuse Collection Days & Weeks
- Recycling & Refuse Collection Calendars
- Recycling & Refuse Collection Times
- Assisted Collections
Recycling & Refuse Collection Days & Weeks
To find your recycling or refuse week and day and next collection date use our postcode search.
You can also find this information on our Local Information Interactive Map :
- Put your postcode or address in the space above the map (or you can put in part of the address, then choose the correct address from the list that drops down).
- Pick 'Recycling & Refuse' from the menu buttons below the map.
- Information appears below the map, showing your collection week and day for refuse and recycling, as well as nearby recycling facilities.
Recycling & Refuse Collection Calendars

- To find your next refuse or recycling collection date, use the postcode search.
- To download collection calendars to print out, use the links below.
Calendars for collections May 2011 to August 2012:
- Refuse collection calendar (pdf 368KB)
- Recycling collection calendar - urban routes (pdf 480KB)
- Recycling calendar - rural routes (pdf 289KB)
- Your collection times depend upon your location.
- There is NO CALENDAR for weekly recycling collections as the collections are on the same day each week. If you did not receive your weekly recycling information pack with details of your recycling collection day, please contact us. We will need your full address, including your post code, to ensure we give you the correct information.
Recycling & Refuse Collection Times
The map below indicates when your recycling containers or refuse bin should be put out for collection:
- Blue Area (North Aberdeenshire): 6:30am
- Green Area (Central & South Aberdeenshire): 7:30am

Assisted Collections
If you are having difficulty putting out your bin or recycling containers, please contact the Wasteline on 0845 600 3 900 for advice. Assistance may be available following a visit to assess the situation and the best location for containers to be situated. This arrangement can be short or long term, and will be reviewed at regular intervals.


