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Winter maintenance

Grit bins

Grit bins are located at strategic positions within Aberdeenshire towns and villages and there are also bigger grit bins at recycling centres in the larger towns. These resources are to assist with clearing and gritting public roads and footways (not for use on private paths and driveways). 

Grit bin removals

Find out about grit bin removals taking place throughout 2026, including why the decision was made and how to check which bins are being removed.

Locations 

You can view all grit bin locations on a map. Please note we are in the process of removing some of them. This is a long term process and you can view a map showing bins that are being removed or staying.

Grit bins map (doesn't include removals)

List of grit bin locations by area (doesn't include removals): 

Make a request or report damage

You can access grit bin services online:

  • Request a grit bin to be filled
  • Report damage to a grit bin
  • Request a grit bin to be moved
  • Request a new grit bin

Make a grit bin request or report damage

Alternatively you can phone 03456 081205 (8:45am to 5pm). If you would like to request a new grit bin, we have a grit bin location criteria that we need to follow when assessing these requests.

To find out what we do with your information, view the road services privacy notice (PDF 148KB).