The Highland bin collection
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Collection schedule
Collection frequency in The Highland Council: General waste fortnightly. Fibres (paper/card) every 4 weeks. Containers (plastics/cans/glass) every 4 weeks. Food waste weekly. Garden waste fortnightly.
Your bins
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Quick links
Recycling centre
Highland Council operates 17 Household Waste Recycling Centres across the region, including sites in Inverness, Fort William, Wick, Thurso, Portree and other towns
Bank holidays
The Highland Council does not collect on bank holidays. Amended schedules are published on highland.gov.uk ahead of public holidays.
Contact council
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Common questions
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