Order a green wheelie bin for general, non-recyclable waste
You can order a green wheelie bin for your mixed general waste in several ways (bins cost £42.10 each):
- Order online. You can pay using a debit or credit card.
- Phone our contact centre on 01546 605514. You can pay using a debit or credit card.
- Order in person at your local customer service point.
The council does not replace broken bins free of charge, nor can we supply parts for damaged bins e.g. new lids. If you believe your bin was damaged during a waste uplift please email enquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk with your contact details, details of the incident and pictures of the damage caused.
Second green bins
​Arrangements can be made for certain households to have a second general waste green bin - where there are five or more people or where someone has a medical condition that generates waste - qualifying households can using our online form.
Order a blue recycling bin
Households are entitled to a free blue wheelie bin for mixed recycling (exceptions are residents of Coll, Colonsay and some homes in Campbeltown. Residents of Lismore use recycling bags inside their blue bin).
The blue recycling bin is for:
- Paper, card and cardboard
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
- Metal tins, cans, aerosols and foil
- Food and drink cartons
How to order a blue bin -
- Order by phone on 01546 605514
- Order at your local customer service point
Order recycling bags
Residents of Coll, Colonsay, and some homes in Campbeltown use recycling bags instead of a blue bin, and residents of Lismore use recycling bags inside their blue bin. You can recycle the same items in the your bags.
Householders in participating areas are entitled to free recycling bags:
- online
- Order by phone on 01546 605514
- Coll – contact the island’s waste and recycling representative
Order a grey glass recycling bin
Please note - this service is only available to residents of the Helensburgh and Lomond area, and Mull, Iona and Tiree. Households in participating areas are entitled to a free grey wheelie bin for glass recycling
- Order by phone on 01546 605514
- Order at your local customer service point
Order a food waste caddy / bin
This service is available to residents of Helensburgh and Lomond.
Householders in participating areas are entitled to a free food waste caddy and bin:
- Order by phone on 01546 605514
- Order at your local customer service point
If you need supplies of liners simply tie a liner bag to the handle of your caddy and the waste crews will deliver some. Supplies of liners can also be collected from the Customer Service Point at Helensburgh Civic Centre