Waste Management

Welcome to the Highland Council's recycling and waste pages where you should be able to find out all you need to know about waste management in the Highlands. Please have a look at our short video promoting the 3 Rs - Reduce Reuse Recycle.

What's new

Have a look at what's new in Highland including: the food waste collection trial in Culbokie; plastic bottle recycling; the expansion of the kerbside recycling service and changes to the bulky uplift service.

Recycling Facilities

Find out more about your Recycling Centres, Recycling Points and Kerbside Recycling Collection. The Sort It website can help you find your nearest recycling facility and identify what materials it will accept.Fruit and vegetables in a reusable bag

Reduce Reuse Recycle

There are a number of simple things we can all do to help protect our environment. Have a look at some top tips for the home and your school, as well as information on home composting, junk mail and the love food hate waste campaign.

Refuse Collection

Follow these links for information on household waste and commercial waste collections.

Education

We have a number of staff who can deliver waste education to your school or youth organisation aimed at promoting the 3 Rs message - Reduce Reuse Recycle.

More Information

For an in-depth look at waste management in Highland have a look at our Waste Data Digest (PDF 1.4 Mb).

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