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Bins and recycling

Services and advice to help you reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

Recycle batteries

You can recycle most household batteries using new pink recycling bags we've sent to all households. Batteries are a fire hazard if not recycled properly, so do not put them in any of your bins.

Non-recyclable waste

Check what goes in your non-recyclable waste, check collection days, order a bin or report a collection problem.

Recycling

Check what goes in your recycling bins or sacks, your collection days, order a new bin or report a problem with your collection.

Food waste recycling

We provide a food waste recycling service for Annan, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna, Lockerbie and Stranraer.

Bulky waste

We can collect large items or bulky waste for a fee, for example, furniture, electrical appliances, garden waste, bikes and mattresses.

Garden waste

Sign up for garden waste collections, or find out how else to manage your garden waste.

Commercial bulky waste

Businesses and charities in Dumfries and Galloway can pay us to collect large items or bulky waste from commercial properties.

Commercial waste

We provide services to over 2,000 commercial customers across the region. We'll work with you to identify the best services for you.

Get rid of paint

Paint cannot be recycled but you can take unwanted household paint to our our recycling centres.

Asbestos

Asbestos is a common material found in buildings. It can cause serious health problems if disturbed or damaged.

Service updates

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