Bin Collection in TD6 9LJ
Melrose, Scottish Borders
Updated 19 May 2026TD6 9LJ is in Melrose, served by Scottish Borders Council. The postcode covers Greenyards House St Marys Road, Greenyards Lodge St Marys Road and Harmony Gardeners House St Marys Road.
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Scottish Borders Council provides a four-stream household collection service across the region, covering general residual waste, mixed recycling, food waste, and garden waste. Grey bins for general residual waste are collected fortnightly. Blue bins for mixed recycling are also collected fortnightly, on alternating weeks to the grey bin. Green food waste caddies are collected weekly. Brown bins for garden waste are collected fortnightly from April to November — this service is free of charge, with no subscription required.
The blue recycling bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and tubs, food tins, and steel and aluminium cans. Do not place textiles, nappies, polystyrene, or electrical items in the blue bin.
The food waste caddy accepts all cooked and uncooked food scraps, including meat, fish, dairy, and fruit and vegetable peelings. Use compostable liners or newspaper to wrap food waste before placing it in the caddy.
Scottish bank holidays differ from England and Wales — Scotland observes additional holidays including 2 January and 30 November (St Andrew's Day). When a bank holiday falls on a collection day, Scottish Borders Council typically delays all collections in that round by one working day. To report a missed collection, call 0300 100 1800 or use the online form at scotborders.gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in TD6 9LJ?
Scottish Borders Council collects grey general waste and blue recycling bins on alternating fortnights, with weekly food waste caddy collection. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in TD6 9LJ?
Bin collections in TD6 9LJ are managed by Scottish Borders Council. Scottish Borders is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Scottish Borders?
Scottish Borders uses a grey bin for general waste, a blue bin for mixed recycling, a green caddy for food waste, and a brown bin for garden waste (free — no subscription required).
How do I report a missed bin collection in Scottish Borders?
To report a missed bin collection in Scottish Borders: call 0300 100 1800 or use the online form at scotborders.gov.uk.
What can I put in the recycling bin in Scottish Borders?
The blue recycling bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass, plastic bottles and tubs, food tins, and cans. Do not include textiles, nappies, or polystyrene.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Scottish Borders?
Scottish Borders Council delays collections by one working day when a bank holiday falls on or before your collection day that week. Note that Scotland observes additional bank holidays, including 2 January and 30 November (St Andrew's Day).