Household Waste
Perth and Kinross households produce on average over a tonne of waste per year, that's the equivalent to the weight of an average family car.
See below for more information on the following
- Household general waste
- Pink sack general waste collection
- Assisted Lifts for bins
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Kerbside recycling
Household general waste
Make sure your wheeled bin is put out at the agreed location by 7:30am on the day of collection.
- Do not overfill your bin and ensure that the lid is closed
- Do not put out additional waste including garden waste next to your bin as this is not permitted and will not be uplifted
- Do not put any bricks, soil, rubble or timber in the bin
Failure to present your bin correctly will result in your bin(s) not being emptied. For more information on this please see our Waste and Recycling Bin Policy.
On request there is also a Special Uplift service for bulky household items, e.g. cookers, 3 piece suites etc.
If you don't know your day for general waste collection or there is a problem with your wheeled bin please call The Environment Service Helpline on 01738 476476 with your full address and postcode and an operator will be happy to assist you.
Pink sack collection
Some households remain on a pink sack collection where there are issues with access for bin vehicles or with the storage of bin. Pink sacks are issued every 12 months to householders on this service.
Assisted lifts for bins
To qualify for an assisted lift (this means that the Council will collect your bin from a suitable place at your home) you must be unable to present your bin yourself and have no-one else living with you that is able to do so. Please download and complete the assisted lift form (see under Download Section) and return it to The Environment Service.
Once the completed form is received, your property will be risk assessed to ensure that we can safely uplift your bins, and you will be contacted to confirm the type of assistance you will receive.
