Waste service updates
Extra grey bin collections
To avoid some customers having to wait four weeks to have their grey bin emptied as we transition to the new bin collection schedule, we offered an extra grey bin collection over the weekend of Saturday 28 March and Sunday 29 March.
All bins were collected except for some on the streets listed below, which our teams could not access because of parked cars. Bins missed on those streets were picked up on Monday 30 March.
Many thanks for your patience.
- Dougall Court, Mayfield
- Andrew Dodds Avenue, Mayfield
- Bogwood Road, Mayfield
- Govan's Wy, Mayfield
Changes to your kerbside recycling collection services from 23 March 2026
The new recycling service has started. All bin collections are running as normal. You can check your bin collection dates using our postcode checker and an annual online calendar is now available.
- Postcode checker
- The annual calendar can be saved and printed as a pdf.
- If you do not have access to a printer, library staff can print it for you.
- For your nearest library
We have changed how we collect your recycling:
- You have a NEW green bin for paper, card and cardboard.
- Your blue bin is only be for plastic bottles, tubs and trays, steel and aluminium cans, and cartons.
- There may be a change to the day we collect your blue, green and grey bins. These will be emptied on a three-weekly cycle.
Delivery of your new Green bin
- Green bins have been delivered between mid-January and 23 March 2026. If your bin has not arrived email: greenbin@midlothian.gov.uk
- Green bins will be delivered to the boundary of residential properties. In the case of an assisted pullout service, bins will be delivered directly to where they are stored.
- You will receive a letter notifying you of the change of service. If your collection day changes, we will let you know.
- For some properties, alternative shared recycling facilities will be provided, and you will be contacted separately regarding these.
- Existing communal recycling bins will be converted to collect either paper and card or plastics, cans and cartons.
For all enquiries contact greenbin@midlothian.gov.uk
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