Bin Collection in G12 8QF
Hillhead & Kelvinside, Glasgow City Council
Live data from www.glasgow.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026G12 8QF is in Hillhead & Kelvinside, served by Glasgow City Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
Bin collection in Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council provides household waste and recycling collections to over 300,000 properties across the city, managed by Land and Environmental Services. Glasgow runs five separate bin streams on a rolling calendar schedule — collection days vary by street and property, so looking up your individual address is essential. Full service information is at glasgow.gov.uk/bins. Bins should be out by 7am on collection day.
The blue bin is collected every 28 days for mixed dry recycling: paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, food tins, drink cans and aerosols — flatten cardboard and rinse containers. The grey bin is also collected every 28 days for non-recyclable general household waste, alternating with the blue bin so most properties receive a collection every two weeks. The brown bin is collected fortnightly (every 14 days) for food waste and garden waste: all cooked and uncooked food scraps, grass cuttings, leaves, twigs, flowers and small branches. The green bin is collected every 21 days for glass only — glass bottles and jars of all colours, rinsed clean; glass should go here, not in the blue bin. The purple bin is collected every 56 days for clothing, textiles, paired shoes and household linens.
If your bin is missed, report it within 24 hours at glasgow.gov.uk/bins or by calling 0141 287 2000. Bank holiday collections may shift by one working day — check the council website for confirmed disruption dates. Note: the service covers the Glasgow City Council boundary only. Nearby areas such as Bearsden, Milngavie and Clarkston are served by East Dunbartonshire or East Renfrewshire.
Glasgow has two Household Waste Recycling Centres: Shieldhall HWRC, 110 Shieldhall Road, G51 4JF, and Blochairn HWRC, 118 Blochairn Road, G21 2DT. Both accept bulky waste, electricals, batteries, paint, garden waste, textiles and more. Visit glasgow.gov.uk for opening hours.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in G12 8QF?
Glasgow City Council collects Recycling, General Waste, Garden Waste, Glass, Textiles. Frequency: Blue and grey bins every 28 days (alternating, ~2-weekly). Brown (food/garden) every 14 days. Green (glass) every 21 days. Purple (textiles) every 56 days.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in G12 8QF?
Bin collections in G12 8QF are managed by Glasgow City Council. Glasgow City Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Glasgow City Council?
Glasgow City Council uses the following bins — Recycling: Blue bin (240L); General Waste: Grey bin (240L); Garden Waste: Brown bin (food and garden, 240L); Glass: Green bin (glass, 240L); Textiles: Purple bin (textiles).
How do I report a missed bin collection in Glasgow City Council?
Report within 24 hours at glasgow.gov.uk/bins or call 0141 287 2000.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in Glasgow City Council?
Blue bin (240L). Accepts: Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, pots and tubs, food tins, drink cans and aerosols. Flatten cardboard; rinse containers. Collected every 28 days.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in Glasgow City Council?
Grey bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue, green, brown or purple bins. Collected every 28 days, alternating with the blue bin.
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Glasgow City Council?
Brown bin (food and garden, 240L). Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food scraps, grass cuttings, leaves, plants, flowers, twigs and small branches. Collected fortnightly (every 14 days).
What can I put in the Glass bin in Glasgow City Council?
Green bin (glass, 240L). Accepts: Glass bottles and jars of all colours — rinsed clean. No window glass or ceramics. Collected every 21 days.
What can I put in the Textiles bin in Glasgow City Council?
Purple bin (textiles). Accepts: Clothing, textiles, paired shoes and household linens. Collected every 56 days.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Glasgow City Council?
Collections may shift by one working day on bank holidays. Check glasgow.gov.uk/bins for confirmed disruption dates.