Bin Collection in FK2 9BW

Falkirk North / Bainsford / Grangemouth, Falkirk Council

Live data from recycling.falkirk.gov.uk · Updated 14 July 2026

FK2 9BW is in Falkirk North / Bainsford / Grangemouth, served by Falkirk Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Recycling Recycling Recycling Garden Food

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Bin collection in Falkirk Council

Falkirk Council serves the Falkirk council area in central Scotland, covering approximately 65,000 households across Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo'ness, Denny, Bonnybridge, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, Polmont and surrounding towns and villages. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is available at recycling.falkirk.gov.uk.

Falkirk operates a multi-stream collection system. The burgundy bin takes general refuse and is collected approximately every four weeks. The blue bin takes plastics and cans, the brown bin takes paper and card, and the black box takes glass — all collected on a rotating schedule. The green bin takes garden waste and is collected approximately every four weeks. The food caddy is collected every week. Bins should be out by 6:30am on your collection day. For missed collections visit recycling.falkirk.gov.uk or call 01324 506070.

Household Waste Recycling Centres are at Kinneil Kerse, Bo'ness and Roughmute, Falkirk. Visit recycling.falkirk.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in FK2 9BW?

Falkirk Council collects General, Recycling, Recycling, Recycling, Garden, Food. Frequency: Burgundy bin (refuse): ~4-weekly. Blue bin (plastics & cans): ~4-weekly. Brown bin (paper & card): ~4-weekly. Black box (glass): fortnightly. Green bin (garden waste): ~4-weekly. Food caddy: weekly.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in FK2 9BW?

Bin collections in FK2 9BW are managed by Falkirk Council. Falkirk Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in Falkirk Council?

Falkirk Council uses the following bins — General: Burgundy bin; Recycling: Blue bin; Recycling: Brown bin; Recycling: Black box; Garden: Green bin; Food: Food caddy.

How do I report a missed bin collection in Falkirk Council?

Report missed collections at recycling.falkirk.gov.uk or by calling 01324 506070. Bins must be out by 7am.

What can I put in the General bin in Falkirk Council?

Burgundy bin. Accepts: ~4-weekly — general refuse

What can I put in the Recycling bin in Falkirk Council?

Blue bin. Accepts: ~4-weekly — plastics and cans

What can I put in the Garden bin in Falkirk Council?

Green bin. Accepts: ~4-weekly — garden waste

What can I put in the Food bin in Falkirk Council?

Food caddy. Accepts: Weekly — food waste

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Falkirk Council?

Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at recycling.falkirk.gov.uk.

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