Changes to bin collection services
A new collection service will be rolled out from May 2026, starting in the south of East Ayrshire. The recycling trolley will be replaced with three new wheelie bins.
Read our frequently asked questions about the new bin collection service
Find out your bin collection day, print your calendar, create a reminder and more
A guide to what you can recycle in your recycling trolley
A guide to what you can recycle in your new wheelie bins
Waste that can't be recycled goes in your green bin and will be sent to refuse derived fuel
For garden waste, with collections from March to November if you have purchased a garden waste permit
All food, cooked and uncooked should be recycled in your food waste bin
Black and red boxes can be used alongside the recycling trolley for excess materials
Apply for an additional bin alongside your green bin
Information about our assisted collection, nappy collection and replacement or additional containers
Information for planning developers and how to purchase bins and containers for new build properties
Help and advice on what to do with your bin in extreme weather
Information on commercial waste, disposal and recycling