Scottish Borders offers several waste management services for residential properties, including bin collections for general waste and food waste, as well as recycling services. Here’s a summary of the available services:
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| General Waste | Weekly collection available. |
| Food Waste | Weekly collection; available in Galashiels, Hawick, Jedburgh, Peebles, Selkirk, and Tweedbank. |
| Recycling | Available with separate bins for recyclables like paper, cardboard, metal, glass, and plastics. Recycling must be sorted from general waste. |
| Community Recycling Centres | Facilities for disposing of various materials, including garden waste. Certain items like asbestos and hazardous waste are not accepted. |
For more detailed information or to arrange collections, you can visit the relevant pages online. It’s important to familiarize yourself with what goes in each bin to ensure proper recycling and waste management. You can also consider visiting one of the community recycling centres for alternative disposal options.