Waste collection and recycling services are provided by a four bin system:
You can check your bin collection dates online
In the drop-down boxes below you can see the details of the materials collected for each bin and any changes to the materials you can put in each bin. This information is also available in our handy Recycling Guide.
You can recycle most paper and cardboard items in the grey bin including:
Changes to Grey bin
Drinks and food cartons are now recycled in the green bin.
| Grey bin - no thanks | Correct bin |
|---|---|
| Plastic bags | Green bin |
| General waste | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Cartons (food & waste) | Green bin |
| Food | Brown bin - remove packaging |
| Nappies | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Padded envelopes | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Polystyrene | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Tissues / paper towels | Blue bin (landfill) |
You can recycle plastic and cans in the green bin including:
Metals
Plastics
Green bin changes – extra plastics that can be recycled
All plastic bags, wrappers, film and packaging including:
| Green bin - no thanks | Correct bin |
|---|---|
| General waste | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Polystyrene | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Electrical items | Please take to a recycling centre |
| Food | Brown bin - remove packaging |
| Nappies | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Paint/varnish tins and pots | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Glass | Please take to a recycling point |
| Textiles, clothing, shoes and bags | Blue bin (landfill), or donate to charity shop |
| Toys | Blue bin (landfill), or donate to charity shop |
| Tools (e.g. saws) | Please take to a recycling centre |
| E-cigarettes | Blue bin (landfill), or please take to recycling centre |
You can recycle food and garden waste in the brown bin including:
Garden waste
Food waste
| Brown bin - no thanks | Correct bin |
|---|---|
| General waste | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Plastic bags or liners | Green bin |
| Compostable plastics such as Vegware | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Animal waste | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Pet bedding/sawdust | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Liquids | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Invasive plants (i.e. Japanese Knotweed) | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Soil turf or compost | Please take to a recycling centre |
| Rubble or stones | Please take to a recycling centre |
| Nappies | Blue bin (landfill) |
| Timber | Please take to a recycling centre |
| Packaged food (food still in jars or packets) | Please remove food from packaging before putting in the brown bin and recycle the packaging in recycling bins |
Your blue bin is for landfill (household waste)
All the waste in the blue landfill bin is sent to local landfill sites where it is buried under the ground. To minimise waste going to landfill, only waste that cannot be recycled should be put in your blue landfill bin.
Back To TopIn multi-occupancy properties waste and recycling bins are provided whenever possible. There can be difficulties due to space restrictions and the number of bins needed for the block.
Collection frequencies for landfill waste will vary at each site and depend on the number of bins provided and the number of properties in the block. If you don’t know your waste arrangements, please speak to your landlord, factor or call our Recycling Helpline on 03451 55 00 22.
If recycling bins are not provided you can still recycle. Use Recycling Points to recycle your plastics, cans, paper, cardboard, glass and textiles.
Back To TopA property may be on a sack collection if:
In these circumstances we may provide a sack collection to the resident. Sack collections are normally collected weekly. However, we are unable to provide a recycling service alongside this.
We deliver 50 sacks every six months equating to a use of two sacks per week. We will only uplift Fife Council branded sacks from the collection point.
Back To TopThe waste and recycling service provided to rural properties will vary. This will depend on their ease of access, condition of access road and ability to store bins at road end.
We provide up to a 3 bin service to rural properties including:
We do not provide a food and garden waste collection to rural properties as it is not cost effective to do so.
You can check your bin collection calendar online.
Back To TopOther information to note:
We can help if you are unable to put your bin out for collection and have no one to help you. You may be able to get an assisted collection service if you are elderly or disabled. This service is also known as "Take-Out and Return."
To request the "Take-Out and Return" service, you must have a medical certificate or letter from your Social Worker, Paid Carer, Housing Officer, or Elected Member stating that you aren't physically able to present the bins kerbside for collection.
Only start the online form below once you have this letter.
You can use the button below to report a domestic bin issue or request an item such as:
If you have previously reported a damaged bin or requested a new bin(s) and there hasn’t been a repair/delivery within the given timescales, then please contact us via:
You can use the form below to order bins for your new build property.
Some clinical waste needs separate disposal in an incinerator. Your GP or NHS practitioner will tell you this.
Contact NHS Fife to clarify if your medical waste needs treatment in this way.
During high winds, some bins with a small amount of waste can be blown over, especially the green bins containing lighter waste. While this is an unusual occurrence, it can cause littering in the street.
Please help us during periods of high winds by only putting your bin out when necessary. Does your bin need to be emptied? If not, please consider the points below.
If your bin does need to be emptied, then if possible:
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