No. We do not collect extra bags beside the bin.

Please take excess waste to the recycling centres and make sure materials that can be recycled are put in the correct containers.

Only non-recyclable waste can be put into your green bin.

Please do not put materials that can be recycled through the kerbside recycling and food waste service in your green bin.

In addition; bricks, car batteries, large electrical items etc cannot be put in your green bin.

Please take these materials to one of the recycling centres.

A small number of properties are supplied with bags instead of a green bin for their non-recyclable waste collection.

Properties which are unable to store bins or have no access for bins may be provided with bags.

Rural properties have access to the food waste caddy, blue bin, brown bin and black box collection services.

If your collection day falls on a public holiday, your bin will be emptied that day as usual, except over Christmas and New Year.

Your calendar will show alternative dates when you containers will be emptied.

The collection days for your containers can be found on the collection day finder page.

It is important to put the right materials in the right container to maximise the amount of your waste that is recycled or composted. 

If your bin contains the wrong material, we will advise you by placing a sticker on your bin or container. This bin will not be collected. You must remove the wrong material and place it in the correct container. We will then arrange to collect the bin on your next scheduled collection, once we have been notified the wrong material has been removed. 

If you contaminate your bins on a second occasion, you will be sent a postcard/letter advising you of the contamination issue as well as the action above. A third occasion will result in a visit by a Council officer who will discuss the contamination issue directly with you. 

If you have non-recyclable waste which will not fit into your green bin you can either take it to one of the recycling centres or request a larger green bin.

Requests for a larger green bin will be considered on an individual basis. You must apply for a larger green bin. This requires you to complete an application form and also a waste audit diary. If you do not use all the kerbside recycling services including the weekly food waste service we will not consider your larger green bin application.

If you think you need a larger green bin, please email us, wasteservices@falkirk.gov.uk.

Bins must be presented at the kerbside or your agreed location by 6:30am on the collection day.

The handles on your bin need to point towards the roadside. Your bin can only be emptied if it is out before the arrival of the collection vehicle. If your bin is not presented for collection by the correct time we will not return until your next scheduled collection day. 

• We recommend putting your house number on your containers to allow us to easily identify which bin belongs to you. This can also be of help if your bin is lost or stolen.
• Do not leave your bin permanently on the footpath. 
• Please do not position your bin where it could cause an obstruction to pedestrians or road users.

Please ensure the lids on your bins and containers are closed and there are no additional bags of waste next to your bins and containers. 

If you enter your postcode on the Find your bin collection dates you will be shown which day each of your bins will be collected and you can also download a collection calendar for future reference.

In the interest of health and safety, please ensure that your bins are presented at the kerbside for collection without anything attached, including rope or bungee cords, as this can become entangled with our lifting equipment and is a danger to operatives.

For guidance on how to secure your bin during high winds, see High winds and other service disruptions.