Perth & Kinross Council Bin Collection Calendar & Dates 2026
Use this Perth and Kinross Council bin collection guide to check your 2026 calendar, understand the four-bin kerbside system, know what bin goes out this week, avoid missed-bin mistakes, use your brown bin correctly, order a garden waste permit, book a special uplift and plan recycling centre trips.
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How to check Perth and Kinross Council bin collection dates
Use the official Perth & Kinross Council bin collection date finder, enter your postcode or street name, choose your exact address and view the printable calendar for your property. The calendar confirms which kerbside services you receive, including green general waste, blue paper/cardboard, grey plastics/cans/cartons, brown food/garden waste and any property-specific collection pattern.
Official source verification for Perth and Kinross Council bin collection
This is an independent resident guide for Perth and Kinross Council bin collection users. It is not the official Perth & Kinross Council website, and it does not replace live council forms, calendars, payments, service disruption pages or recycling centre rules.
Official calendar checked
The council’s collection finder asks for your property and displays the kerbside services available in a printable calendar format.
Kerbside bins checked
Perth and Kinross uses green, blue, grey and brown bins, with pink sack collections and communal hubs in some access or city-centre situations.
Recycling split checked
Blue is for paper/cardboard, grey is for plastics/cans/cartons/soft plastics/foils, and brown handles food waste plus permitted garden waste.
Live actions linked
Use official pages before reporting a missed bin, buying a garden waste permit, booking special uplift or visiting a recycling centre.
Last checked: 15 June 2026. Live council pages can change, so check the official links before making a report, payment, booking or trip.
3-minute Perth and Kinross bin setup for residents
Do this once. It prevents the most common Perth and Kinross bin problems: wrong bin week, old calendar screenshots, contaminated recycling, late presentation and missed-bin reports that fail.
Open the official collection finder
Search using your postcode or street name, then choose the exact address. Do not rely on a neighbour’s pattern unless your official property result matches.
Save the printable calendar
The council displays collection services in printable PDF calendar format. Save it to your phone or print it for the kitchen, utility room, shared hallway or landlord folder.
Write down the bin colour sequence
Record green, blue, grey and brown dates separately. The grey/blue split matters because they do not accept the same materials.
Set a 7.30am rule
Bins should be at the agreed collection point by 7.30am with lids fully closed. Put them out the night before if mornings are unreliable.
Share with the household
For flats, shared houses, rural properties, tenants or family homes, share one simple message: “This week: green / blue / grey / brown, out by 7.30am.”
Perth and Kinross bin calendar 2026: postcode, address, printable PDF and collection dates
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| User intent | What to do | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Find my collection date | Use the official household collection date finder. | Select your exact address before saving dates. |
| Print my bin calendar | Use the printable calendar option after the address result loads. | Keep the latest version only; old PDFs can become stale. |
| Check what bin is next | Look for the next green, blue, grey or brown collection in your calendar. | The blue and grey bins collect different recycling streams. |
| Need paper copy | Contact the Customer Service Centre if you need a paper copy. | The council lists 01738 476476 for assistance. |
| Festive or severe weather change | Check service disruption pages and live calendar updates. | Christmas, New Year and bad weather can change normal collection arrangements. |
Perth and Kinross 4-week bin cycle: green, blue and grey bins explained
The Perth and Kinross recycling change introduced a clearer split between paper/cardboard and plastics/cans/cartons. For many households, the pattern works across a 4-week cycle.
| Week | Typical collection | What residents should check |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Green bin — non-recyclable general waste. | Only use green for items that cannot be recycled at kerbside. |
| Week 2 | Blue bin — paper and cardboard. | Keep dry, clean and separate from grey-bin materials. |
| Week 3 | Green bin — non-recyclable general waste. | Lid must be closed; no extra bags beside the bin. |
| Week 4 | Grey bin — plastics, cans, cartons, foils and soft plastics. | Items should be loose, not bagged, and not heavily food-contaminated. |
Do not over-trust a generic cycle: your property calendar is final. Some properties use pink sacks, communal hubs, rural arrangements or different service availability.
Perth and Kinross Bin Reminder Planner: save what goes out tonight
This mini-tool stores a reminder in your browser only. It does not submit personal data and does not replace the official Perth and Kinross bin collection calendar.
My next PKC bin reminder
First check the official calendar. Then save the next bin colour here so everyone in the house knows what goes out.
No reminder saved yet. Check the official calendar, then save your next bin note here.
Tonight’s PKC bin checklist
Best use: bookmark this page and share it with family, housemates, tenants, neighbours or carers.
Perth and Kinross item route helper: green, blue, grey, brown or recycling centre?
Use this quick helper for common household items. It does not replace the official “Recycle Right” guidance, but it solves the common blue-bin/grey-bin confusion.
Choose an item
Result: Select an item to see the likely Perth and Kinross route.
Hard rule
Blue is mainly paper and cardboard. Grey is plastics, cans, cartons, foils and soft plastics. Brown accepts all cooked and uncooked food waste, and garden waste only if you have a valid permit.
Perth and Kinross bin types: green, blue, grey, brown, pink sacks and communal hubs
Perth and Kinross has a more detailed bin system than many councils. The biggest user mistake is treating the blue bin as the old all-in-one recycling bin.
| Container | Use for | Do not use for |
|---|---|---|
| Green bin | Non-recyclable general waste only. | WEEE, batteries, vapes, recyclable paper/cardboard/plastics/cans/cartons, food and garden waste. |
| Blue bin | Household paper and cardboard. | Plastics, cans, cartons, foils, greasy pizza boxes, glass, nappies and food-contaminated items. |
| Grey bin | Plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays, cans, cartons, foils, soft plastics and black/plastic bags loose. | Paper, cardboard, polystyrene, nappies, glass, toys, textiles, electricals, batteries and food-contaminated items. |
| Brown bin | Cooked and uncooked food waste at no charge. Garden waste only with a valid permit. | Garden waste without a permit, soil, stones, rubble, plastic bags, packaging and general waste. |
| Pink sacks | Properties where access or storage makes wheeled bins unsuitable. | Using sacks unless your property is on that service. |
| Communal bin hubs | Perth City Centre or multiple-property arrangements where communal provision is used. | Leaving bulky items or bags beside hubs. |
Perth and Kinross recycling collection: blue bin vs grey bin vs brown bin
Autosuggest searches like “Perth and Kinross blue bin”, “grey bin Perth”, “what goes in my bin PKC” and “Recycle Right Perth and Kinross” all point to the same problem: residents need item-level sorting.
| Item | Correct route | Practical caution |
|---|---|---|
| Paper, newspaper, magazines | Blue bin. | Keep clean and dry. |
| Cardboard | Blue bin. | Greasy pizza boxes can contaminate clean cardboard. |
| Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays | Grey bin. | Empty and place loose, not bagged. |
| Cans, tins, foil and cartons | Grey bin. | Rinse food containers where possible. |
| Soft plastics and crisp packets | Grey bin. | Empty packets and place loose; heavily soiled soft plastics should go in green bin. |
| Cooked and uncooked food waste | Brown bin. | Food waste can use the brown bin even without a garden waste permit. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Recycling points or Household Recycling Centres. | Perth and Kinross does not use the main kerbside recycling fleet for glass. |
| Batteries, vapes and electricals | Special recycling route or recycling centre. | Do not put these in the green bin due to fire and environmental risk. |
Contamination warning: wrong material in the wrong bin can cause bins or recycling loads to be rejected and creates extra cost. Keep blue-bin paper/cardboard dry and keep grey-bin plastics/cans/cartons loose.
Perth and Kinross brown bin: food waste is free, garden waste needs a permit
This is a key intent gap. Many residents think the brown bin is only for garden waste, but the council confirms all cooked and uncooked food waste can still be recycled in the brown bin at no charge.
Food waste without permit
Dairy, eggs, meat, fish including bones, tea bags, coffee grounds, fruit, vegetables, bread, cakes, pastries, rice and pasta can go in the brown bin.
Garden waste with permit
Grass cuttings, small twigs, branches, leaves, cut flowers, houseplants, weeds, hedge clippings, sawdust, bark and hay require a valid garden waste permit.
Permit validity
2026/2027 permits run from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027 and cost £45 per bin, up to two per property.
Delivery timing
Permits can take up to 21 days to be delivered, so apply early before the start date if you want uninterrupted service.
Perth and Kinross missed bin collection: check these before reporting
A missed bin is not always a council error. Check the likely cause first, then use the official missed collection report if the bin qualifies.
| Problem | Likely reason | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Bin not emptied | Wrong date, wrong bin or calendar not checked. | Recheck your official address calendar. |
| Bin put out late | Bin was not at agreed location by 7.30am. | Set a night-before reminder and use the planner above. |
| Lid open or overfilled | Bins should be presented with the lid fully closed. | Remove excess and use recycling centre for overflow. |
| Extra bags beside bin | Additional waste or recycling beside bins is not permitted. | Use recycling centres, special uplift or additional bin route where eligible. |
| Recycling not collected | Contamination, bagged recycling or wrong material in blue/grey bin. | Remove wrong items and sort by blue vs grey rules. |
| Severe weather | Roads or access may be unsafe. | If instructed, leave bins out for 48 hours and monitor service updates. |
| Brown bin not collected | No valid garden permit for garden waste, wrong date or contamination. | Check permit, calendar and brown-bin rules. |
Missed Bin Diagnosis Tool: report, wait, fix or recheck?
This tool gives residents a practical next step before using the official missed-bin form.
Choose the likely issue
Result: Select a situation to get the next step.
Reporting rule
Use the official missed-bin form only after checking the address calendar, 7.30am presentation, closed lid, no side waste, correct bin contents and safe access.
Perth and Kinross garden waste permit 2026/2027: cost, dates and eligibility
Garden waste is a chargeable permit service for eligible Council Tax-rated domestic properties assigned to a brown bin collection route. Food waste in the brown bin remains free.
| Garden waste point | 2026/2027 detail | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Permit price | £45 per bin. | Check the official page before payment in case future fees change. |
| Permit validity | 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. | Apply before the season if you need garden waste collection from April. |
| Maximum permits | Up to 2 per property. | Plan extra garden waste around recycling centres or home composting. |
| Delivery time | Permits can take up to 21 days to be delivered. | Do not leave application until the week collections start. |
| Application window | Applications can be made from 8 January 2026 until December 2026. | Apply online via MyPKC. |
Perth and Kinross special uplift for bulky items: cost, limits and kerbside rules
Special uplift is the council’s chargeable bulky waste collection service for domestic properties. Reuse or donation should be considered first where items are still usable.
| Uplift need | Official rule | Resident caution |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 standard items | £35 non-refundable for up to 5 bulky standard items. | Book online and pay by debit/credit card. |
| Bagged waste | 3 bags count as 1 item. | Double bag waste and do not include sharp items. |
| More than 5 or non-standard items | Council can assess and provide a no-obligation quote. | This includes items not on the standard list or items not at kerbside. |
| Presentation | Items must be at the kerbside by 7.30am on the specified uplift day. | Council cannot uplift from inside properties, sheds or garages. |
| Items not collected | Pianos, asbestos and hazardous waste are listed as not collectable. | Use specialist or official disposal routes. |
Perth and Kinross recycling centres and points: locations, permits and visit rules
Perth and Kinross residents searching “tip near me”, “Perth recycling centre”, “Kinross recycling centre” or “PKC recycling centre permit” need location and visit rules before loading the car.
| Recycling centre | Address shown by council | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Aberfeldy | Industrial Estate, Breadalbane, PH15 2AG. | Household recycling and waste accepted by site rules. |
| Auchterarder | The Public Park, Western Road, PH3 1JH. | Check live accepted materials before travel. |
| Bankfoot | Stanley Road, PH1 4AZ. | Local recycling centre option. |
| Blairgowrie | Welton Road, Industrial Estate, PH10 6NB. | Useful for Blairgowrie and Glens residents. |
| Crieff | Broich Road, North Forr, PH7 3RU. | Check site rules before loading DIY or bulky waste. |
| Friarton | Friarton Road, Perth, PH2 8DF. | Perth recycling centre option. |
| Inveralmond | Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth, PH1 3EE. | Perth north/inland recycling centre option. |
| Kinross | Bridgend Industrial Estate, KY13 8GA. | Kinross-shire residents should check opening and accepted materials. |
| Pitlochry | Bridge Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5LY. | Highland Perthshire recycling centre option. |
No entry on foot or bicycle
The council reminds visitors that recycling centres cannot be entered on foot or by bicycle.
Van or trailer permit
If you travel in a van or with a trailer, check whether you need a Recycling Centre Permit or exemption.
Separate materials first
Sort materials before you travel to reduce time on site and follow staff directions.
No queuing on road
If there is no room to queue off-road, leave and return at another time.
Perth City Centre flats, pink sacks, communal hubs and assisted lift collections
Not every property uses the same wheeled-bin setup. Flats, tight streets, rural lanes and residents who cannot present bins may need different arrangements.
City centre communal hubs
Perth City Centre properties may use communal bin hubs. Use only the correct hub containers and do not leave side waste or bulky items beside them.
Pink sack collections
Pink sacks are for households where bin lorry access or bin storage makes wheeled bins unsuitable. Do not assume you can switch without council approval.
Assisted lift collections
Assisted lift is for people who, because of age or disability, cannot present or retrieve their bins and have no other support.
Landlord or tenant setup
Landlords should send tenants the official calendar, this guide and a one-page bin colour note to reduce contamination and missed bins.
Additional, replacement and new-build bins in Perth and Kinross
If your household is constantly overflowing, first check whether you are using blue, grey and brown correctly. If the issue is genuine capacity, damage or a missing bin, use the official MyPKC route.
| Issue | Likely route | Practical advice |
|---|---|---|
| Lost, stolen or damaged green bin | Request replacement via MyPKC. | Use the official form and keep bins on your property after collection. |
| Need extra general waste capacity | Apply for an additional green bin if eligible. | Expect recycling habits and household need to matter. |
| New-build property | Council bin request or developer/new domestic property charge route. | Check live charges before ordering. |
| Existing additional bin renewal | Use the renewal/update form if the council has contacted you. | Update address/contact details if anything has changed. |
Official Perth & Kinross Council bin collection links
Use these official links for live actions. This guide explains the process, but official pages control calendars, reports, payments, bookings, permits and rules.
Related council bin guides
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Perth and Kinross Council bin collection FAQs
Use the official Perth and Kinross household collection date finder, enter your postcode or street name, select your exact address and view the printable bin calendar for your property.
Your wheeled bin should be at the agreed collection point by 7.30am on collection day, with the lid fully closed. Return it to your storage point once emptied.
The green bin is for non-recyclable general waste only. Do not use it for batteries, vapes, electrical items, recyclable paper/cardboard, grey-bin plastics/cans/cartons, food waste or garden waste.
The blue bin is for household paper and cardboard. Keep items clean and dry, and do not put plastics, cans, cartons, food-soiled card or grey-bin materials in the blue bin.
The grey bin is for plastics, cans, cartons, foils and soft plastics. Items should be placed loose and unbagged. Do not put paper, cardboard, glass, nappies, textiles, batteries or electrical items in the grey bin.
Yes. Perth and Kinross Council says all cooked and uncooked food waste can still be recycled in the brown bin at no charge. Garden waste in the brown bin requires a valid garden waste permit.
The 2026/2027 garden waste permit is listed at £45 per bin, valid from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a maximum of two permits per property. Check the official page before paying.
Perth and Kinross Council lists a non-refundable £35 charge for an uplift of up to five bulky standard items. More than five items or non-standard items require assessment and a quote.
Glass is collected through colour-segregated glass recycling points and Household Recycling Centres, not through the main kerbside blue or grey recycling bins.
Perth and Kinross Council lists recycling centres at Aberfeldy, Auchterarder, Bankfoot, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Friarton, Inveralmond, Kinross and Pitlochry. Check the official page for opening times, permit rules and accepted materials before travelling.