Damaged and new bins

We empty one non‑recyclable waste bin for each household. This bin is usually black or green and is used for waste that cannot be recycled.

If you are a council tenant, you should contact your local area housing office about your bin. If you rent your home privately, your landlord is usually responsible for providing the bin. You should check your tenancy agreement to confirm this.

Please only put out one non‑recyclable waste bin for collection. If you present more than one, we will only empty one bin.

Lost, stolen or damaged bins

You are responsible for replacing a lost, stolen or damaged non‑recyclable waste bin. The only exception is if our collection crew confirm that your bin fell into one of our refuse vehicles or that it was damaged during collection. In this case, we will replace it free of charge. To report an issue, please call 0303 123 1020.

If a larger 360‑litre bin needs replaced, we will provide a standard 240‑litre bin instead. Larger bins can be requested.

Buying a non‑recyclable waste bin

If you buy your own bin, it must:

• be black or anthracite
• hold no more than 240 litres
• meet BS EN 840-1:2012, BS EN 840-5:2012 and BS EN 840-6:2012 standards

We cannot empty bins that are not suitable for our vehicles. We will not replace bins not purchased from South Lanarkshire Council if damaged during collection.

A standard 240‑litre non‑recyclable waste bin costs £83.88 including VAT. Deliveries are usually made within 15 working days, depending on stock. To place an order, please call 0303 123 1020.

Larger non‑recyclable waste bins

In some cases, we may provide a larger 360‑litre bin if:

• at least five people live permanently at the property
• you have been provided with larger or additional recycling bins for at least eight weeks and can show you are using all recycling services fully

We will carry out a waste audit before making a decision. If eligibility changes, we may remove the bin.