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About bin collections in West Dunbartonshire Council
West Dunbartonshire Council covers approximately 42,000 households across Clydebank, Dumbarton, Alexandria, Balloch, Bonhill, Renton and surrounding areas in west central Scotland. Bin and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at west-dunbarton.gov.uk.
Most properties receive three kerbside collections. The blue recycling bin is collected weekly or fortnightly depending on your area. The brown bin (garden waste) is collected fortnightly. The grey/green non-recyclable bin is collected every three weeks. Please put your bins out before 6.30am on your collection day. For missed collections visit west-dunbarton.gov.uk or email wasteaware@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.
Household Waste Recycling Centres are available across the council area. Visit west-dunbarton.gov.uk for locations and opening hours.
Popular postcodes in West Dunbartonshire Council
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G81Clydebank
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G83Alexandria and Loch Lomond
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Frequently asked questions — West Dunbartonshire Council bin collections
West Dunbartonshire Council collects the following bin types: Recycling, Garden, General. Collection frequency: Blue recycling bin: weekly or fortnightly. Brown bin (garden waste): fortnightly. Grey/green non-recyclable bin: every 3 weeks..
Blue recycling bin. Accepts: Weekly or fortnightly depending on area — mixed recycling
Brown bin — garden waste. Accepts: Fortnightly — garden waste
Grey/green non-recyclable bin. Accepts: Every 3 weeks — general household waste
Report missed collections at west-dunbarton.gov.uk or by calling 01389 737000. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at west-dunbarton.gov.uk.
HWRCs at Lomondgate, Dumbarton. See west-dunbarton.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in West Dunbartonshire Council: Blue recycling bin: weekly or fortnightly. Brown bin (garden waste): fortnightly. Grey/green non-recyclable bin: every 3 weeks.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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