Bins and recycling

Household bin collectionsLearn about the bins we collect at your home, order replacement bins, and report missed collections
Recycling facilitiesWe offer many different recycling facilities to help you dispose of your waste responsibly
Business wasteExplore waste services we can provide to businesses
Report fly-tippingFly‑tipping means dumping rubbish where it is not allowed. It could be one bag or a big load of waste
Report litter in public placesIt is against the law to drop litter - if you see it happen, you can tell us online
Hire a skipHire a skip for your home or business in Sutherland, Skye or Lochalsh. Communities can get skips for beach clean‑ups too

Latest News

Garden Waste collection route changes in Inverness and Nairn
The Highland Council is advising garden waste customers in Inverness and Nairn that some customer’s brown bin collection days will change from Monday 19 October, as new collection routes are introduce
Date: 6 October 2026
Introduction of Booking Systems for Vans and Trailers at Gairloch and Ullapool Household Waste Recycling Centres
A booking system for vans and trailers for householders disposing of household waste and recycling will be introduced into Gairloch and Ullapool Household Waste Recycling Centres from 29 June 2026.
Date: 18 June 2026

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Waste and recycling team

Contact the team if you have any questions about your bins or recycling

Telephone: 01349 886 603

Email: recycle@highland.gov.uk

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