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Dundee Bin Collection Dates
Check when your bins are collected by Dundee City Council — enter your postcode below. It's free and no sign-up is needed to see your dates.
Christmas and New Year 2026 collections
We have seen these collection changes for Dundee City Council, based on 4 households' schedules.
- Mon 4 Jan → Wed 6 Jan (3 households)
- Mon 28 Dec → Wed 30 Dec (2 households)
- Mon 28 Dec → Thu 31 Dec (2 households)
- Mon 4 Jan → Thu 7 Jan (2 households)
These are the most common changes we have seen, not a council-wide timetable. Your street and bin type may differ.
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How often Dundee City Council collects each bin
Worked out from 393 collection dates BinMinder holds for 3 Dundee addresses, not copied from a leaflet. Where a single row rests on fewer, it says so.
| Bin | How often | Records held |
|---|---|---|
| General waste | Based on 83 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 3 addresses. |
86 date records 3 addresses |
| Mixed recycling | Based on 57 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 3 addresses. |
60 date records 3 addresses |
| Garden waste | Based on 28 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 3 addresses. |
31 date records 3 addresses |
| Glass | Based on 168 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 3 addresses. |
171 date records 3 addresses |
| Paper and card | Based on 42 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 3 addresses. |
45 date records 3 addresses |
Planning your 2026 bin collection calendar
The stored date records fall between 8 July 2026 and 2 September 2027. Each address's dates are counted separately, so these totals are not the number of collections at your home. The records can include past and future dates; they are not a complete annual calendar for your address.
Every 4 weeks means a 28-day interval, so it is not the same as once a month.
When copying dates into a calendar, use the dates returned for your own address and each bin separately. Do not fill gaps or extend the calendar by repeating these measured intervals: they do not confirm holiday changes or dates beyond the returned schedule.
Your own bin day depends on your street's round. Enter your postcode above to see your next Dundee collection dates.
Bins in Dundee
Bin names recorded from council schedules. The bins available at your address may vary.
- Garden waste
- General waste
- Glass
- Mixed recycling
- Paper and card
Postcodes in Dundee
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Tips and recycling centres near Dundee
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How bin collections work in Dundee
Like most UK local authorities, Dundee City Council runs separate collections for different types of household waste. Which bins are collected — and how often — varies from street to street, so the most reliable way to find your schedule is to check it against your exact address. Enter your postcode above to see your next Dundee collection dates.
General waste and garden waste fortnightly, recycling every 3 weeks, glass weekly and paper and card every 4 weeks. That is the pattern in the collection dates we hold for Dundee, which run from 8 July 2026 and 2 September 2027, rather than the pattern that is typical nationally. Rounds still differ between streets, so check your own address for the dates that apply to you.
Garden waste in Dundee
Garden waste is scheduled fortnightly at the Dundee addresses BinMinder measures. This pattern is based on 28 gaps between scheduled dates at 3 addresses.
Garden waste is often a separate or subscription service, and some councils pause collections in winter. Check your own address's dates using the postcode checker above.
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What to do if your bin was missed
If Dundee City Council misses your collection, a few quick steps usually get it sorted:
- 1 Check it was actually due. Confirm your collection day for the bin in question — it's easy to mix up which week is which.
- 2 Check the council's instructions. Follow its advice on when to report the missed collection and whether to leave your bin out.
- 3 Report it to the council. Use its missed-collection service and keep the reference number. Reporting deadlines vary by council.
- 4 Check your presentation. Confirm the bin was at the council's stated collection point on time, accessible and filled with the correct materials.
Dundee bin collection FAQs
When are bins collected in Dundee?
General waste and garden waste fortnightly, recycling every 3 weeks, glass weekly and paper and card every 4 weeks. That is what BinMinder has recorded across 3 addresses in Dundee. Your own collection day depends on your street's round, so enter your postcode above to see your Dundee City Council dates.
How do I check my Dundee bin collection date?
Enter your postcode on this page. BinMinder looks up your Dundee City Council collection round and shows your upcoming bin days instantly — no sign-up needed.
Can I get reminders for Dundee bin collections?
Yes. BinMinder sends a free reminder the evening before each collection by web push or email, so you never miss a Dundee bin day. SMS reminders are also available.
Is BinMinder free?
Web push and email reminders are free forever. SMS reminders are free for your first 3 months, then £1.99/month if you choose to keep them.
What should I do if Dundee City Council misses my bin collection?
Check Dundee City Council's missed-collection guidance before moving your bin. Report a missed collection through the council's own website within its stated reporting window. Check its rules on presentation time, access and accepted materials; these vary by council.
Do Dundee bin collections change on bank holidays?
They often do. Many UK councils push collections back by a day for the rest of the week after a bank holiday, or run catch-up rounds. BinMinder applies the bank-holiday adjustment your council has published wherever possible, so your reminders reflect the revised dates rather than the normal schedule.
What time should bins be out in Dundee?
Check Dundee City Council's official collection guidance for the required presentation time and where to leave your bins. BinMinder sends a reminder the evening before collection; that reminder time is not the council's collection time.
Does Dundee charge for garden waste collection?
Most UK councils now run garden waste as a paid annual subscription, typically £35–£70 per year, and many pause collections over winter. Check Dundee City Council's website for the current price and sign-up — and once subscribed, BinMinder reminds you before each garden waste collection too.