Aberdeenshire bin collection dates
Find out when your bins go oot across Aberdeenshire — refuse, paper & card, and mixed recycling — without the faff. Type your postcode and your next collection shows in seconds.
How Aberdeenshire bin collections work
Aberdeenshire Council collects on a three-weekly rotation — each bin comes round once every three weeks, so it helps to know which is next.
| Bin | What goes in | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Black Lid Bin (refuse) | General household waste that cannot be recycled. | Every 3 weeks |
| Blue Lid Bin (paper & card) | Paper, card, and cardboard only. | Every 3 weeks |
| Orange Lid Bin (mixed recycling) | Metal tins, cans, aerosols, foil, cartons, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. | Every 3 weeks |
How to check your bin day
- Type your Aberdeenshire postcode (any
ABpostcode) into the search box on the homepage. - Pick your address from the list.
- Your next collection and the upcoming schedule appear straight away.
A note on estimated dates:Aberdeenshire's system usually returns only your next confirmed collection per bin. Dates beyond that are projected from the published three-weekly pattern and are clearly marked est.in your schedule — a sensible estimate that can shift around bank holidays. The next collection shown is always the council's confirmed one.
In Aberdeen City instead? Check Aberdeen bin collection dates. More detail is in the FAQ, and our data handling is on the Transparency page.
Common questions
When is my bin collected in Aberdeenshire?
Enter your AB postcode on the homepage and pick your address — your next Aberdeenshire collection shows straight away, pulled from Aberdeenshire Council's own system.
How often are bins collected in Aberdeenshire?
Every three weeks. The black lid (refuse), blue lid (paper & card) and orange lid (mixed recycling) bins each come round once in the three-weekly rotation.
Why are some Aberdeenshire dates marked 'est.'?
Aberdeenshire's system usually confirms only your next collection per bin. Dates beyond that are projected from the published three-weekly pattern and marked est. — a sensible estimate that can shift around bank holidays. The next date shown is always the council's confirmed one.
What day of the week are Aberdeenshire bins collected?
It depends on your address, not a single county-wide day. Look up your postcode to see your specific weekday and rotation.