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The STEM Event is back at  The Helix… and so are we!! ♻️ Come say hello at our stall today and chat all things bins, rec...
09/05/2026

The STEM Event is back at The Helix… and so are we!! ♻️

Come say hello at our stall today and chat all things bins, recycling & waste. Got questions about your bins? We’re here to help! 🚮

🎯 Fancy some fun games?
🎁 Want to win some freebies?
🐶 Thinking about joining the Green Dog Walkers Scheme and grabbing your very own badge?

Well… you know where to find us 👀

And wait… did we mention the real show stealer? 😎

The one and only BINFLUENCER truck is here today! 🚛Don’t miss your chance to see our super truck up close and snap some pics! 📸

📍 The Helix.
⏰ We’re here until 15:00.

Come along, say hi, and join the fun! 💚

🌿 Garden Waste Permits 🌿⏰ Still using a pink permit? Only valid until Thursday!This week is the final week (up to 30 Apr...
28/04/2026

🌿 Garden Waste Permits 🌿
⏰ Still using a pink permit? Only valid until Thursday!

This week is the final week (up to 30 April) that brown bins displaying a pink 2025/26 permit will be emptied.

✅ Pink permits will be accepted only until 30 April
🟧 From 1 May 2026, only bins with an orange 2026/27 permit will be collected

If you haven’t already, make sure your new permit is ordered and displayed.

Order you new permit here: www.falkirk.gov.uk/brownbin

📬 Please note: permits can take up to 14 days to arrive.

Thank you! 🌱

🌿 Garden Waste 2026/27 Permits 🌿2 Weeks to Go! ⏱️📅From 1st May 2026, you’ll need a 2026/27 Garden Waste Permit for your ...
17/04/2026

🌿 Garden Waste 2026/27 Permits 🌿

2 Weeks to Go! ⏱️📅

From 1st May 2026, you’ll need a 2026/27 Garden Waste Permit for your brown bin to be emptied. 🚛

✅ Current pink permits (2025/26) expire at the end of April.
✅ Throughout April, bins displaying either a pink (2025/26) or orange (2026/27) permit will still be emptied.

👉 Get your new permit here: www.falkirk.gov.uk/brownbin

📬 Please note: Your permit may take up to 14 days to arrive.

☀️ Sun’s out, the weekend’s nearly here! 🌱Time to get the garden looking its best? This is the perfect time to get stuck...
10/04/2026

☀️ Sun’s out, the weekend’s nearly here! 🌱
Time to get the garden looking its best? This is the perfect time to get stuck in, clear the cuttings, and enjoy the results.

Your 2026/27 Garden Waste Permit keeps your brown bin collections running smoothly, every time the garden needs a refresh.

🩷 Current pink permits (2025/26) expire at the end of April.
🟧 Throughout April, bins displaying either a pink (2025/26) or orange (2026/27) permit will be emptied.

💷 Price frozen at £45
🗓 Valid from 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027

Get yours here 👉 www.falkirk.gov.uk/brownbin or simply scan the QR code!

📬 Please note, your permit may take up to 14 days to arrive.

05/04/2026

What to do with Easter egg packaging?

🟦 Blue Bin 🟦
Plastic tray, plastic box, and foil.

🟥 Burgundy Bin 🟥
Cardboard box, cardboard tray.

🥚Food Bin 🍌
Leftover Chocolate! 😂

Separate the cardboard from the plastic trays and crumple foil into a ball shape.
If you're not a fan of Easter eggs why not try using the chocolate for baking.

🌿 Garden Waste 2026/27 Permits🌿4 Weeks to Go! ⏱️📅From 1st May 2026, you'll need a 2026/27 Garden Waste Permit to have yo...
04/04/2026

🌿 Garden Waste 2026/27 Permits🌿
4 Weeks to Go! ⏱️📅
From 1st May 2026, you'll need a 2026/27 Garden Waste Permit to have your brown bin emptied. 🚛
✅🩷 Current pink permits (2025/26) expire at the end of April.
✅🟧 Throughout April, bins displaying either a pink (2025/26) or orange (2026/27) permit will be emptied.
👉 Get your new permit here:
https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/household-waste-and-recycling/garden-waste
📬 Please note, your permit may take up to 14 days to arrive.

2025/26 permits (pink coloured) are valid up to 30 April 2026. Permits for 2026/27 (orange in colour) are now available to purchase.

🐣 Easter Bin Day? It’s Business as Usual! 🗑️Good news, Falkirk! Our kerbside recycling collections will run as normal ov...
02/04/2026

🐣 Easter Bin Day? It’s Business as Usual! 🗑️

Good news, Falkirk! Our kerbside recycling collections will run as normal over the Easter public holidays 🐰💚

So don’t forget to put your bins out on your usual collection day!

🛻 Our Recycling Centres at Roughmute and Kinneil will also be open as normal.

REMEMBER - advance booking is required to help manage traffic and keep things running smoothly.
👉 Book your slot here: https://recycling.falkirk.gov.uk

Help us keep Falkirk clean, green, and beautiful this Easter 🌱🌍

Let’s make it a Greener Easter together! ♻️

🌼🚮   | 13 March – 24 April 🚮🌼We’re officially halfway through Spring Clean Scotland - with three weeks still to go, ther...
02/04/2026

🌼🚮 | 13 March – 24 April 🚮🌼

We’re officially halfway through Spring Clean Scotland - with three weeks still to go, there’s never been a better time to get involved! 🌍💚

It’s been fantastic to see volunteers out and about making a real difference, especially young litter pick volunteers!👏✨ (proof that you’re never too young to take pride in your community!).

With the sun shining ☀️ and the grass turning green 🌱, it’s the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air, have a smile, and help keep Falkirk looking its best.

Whether you join with friends, family, neighbours, or even head out on your own - every bag collected makes a difference! ♻️

📢 Did you know?
Falkirk Council can support your litter‑picking efforts by providing short‑term loans of equipment, including:
- Adult & kids litter pickers
- Hoops, bags and stickers
- Support with uplift of collected bags

So… what are you waiting for? Let’s work together to keep Falkirk clean and green! 💚

👉 Register a litter pick with Falkirk Council:
🔗https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/rubbish-and-litter/organising-a-local-clean-up
👉 Find out more about Spring Clean Scotland:
🔗 https://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/clean-up-scotland/spring-clean-scotland/

📸 Swipe to see some of our amazing volunteers in action!

🌿 2026/27 Garden Waste Permits – On Sale Now!We all know it’s no’ taps aff weather yet… but the weeds in your garden jus...
25/03/2026

🌿 2026/27 Garden Waste Permits – On Sale Now!

We all know it’s no’ taps aff weather yet… but the weeds in your garden just won’t listen!
😅🌱
They’re standing tall and proud!
💪
Get your new orange garden waste permit online. It only takes a couple of minutes:
👉 www.falkirk.gov.uk/brownbin
What you need to know for April:
✔️ Brown bins with a Pink (25/26) or Orange (26/27) permit will still be collected all through April.
✔️ New permits can take up to 14 days to arrive - so don’t wait till the last minute!
From 1 May onwards:
➡️ Only brown bins with a 2026/27 orange permit will be emptied.
🚫 Bins with just a pink permit won’t be collected after April - so make sure you’re prepared.

🌿 2026/27 Garden Waste Permits - On Sale Now!Get your new brown bin permit online - it’s quick, easy, and only takes a f...
18/03/2026

🌿 2026/27 Garden Waste Permits - On Sale Now!

Get your new brown bin permit online - it’s quick, easy, and only takes a few minutes.

👉 Buy yours here: www.falkirk.gov.uk/brownbin

Important for April!

✔️ Bins with a Pink (25/26) or Orange (26/27) permit will still be collected throughout April.

✔️ New permits can take up to 14 days to process and arrive, so order early to avoid any disruption.

From 1st May, only brown bins displaying an orange 2026/27 permit will be emptied.

🚫 Bins without a valid permit won’t be emptied.

Get ready for spring and secure your permit today!

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