Putting your waste/recycling out for collection

Contact us if you need help putting out your bins.

• A-Z of recycling in Midlothian

Important

• Make sure the lid of your bin closes properly. If a bin is overfilled, we may not collect it.
• Don't put any waste next to your bin: we will not pick this up. Take items that won't fit in your bin to a Recycling Centre, or request a bulky uplift.
• Don't put heavy material like soil or rubble in your bin. It's not safe for us to lift heavy bins. Take it to a Recycling Centre.
• Do not secure the lid of your bin with a bungee cord or any other attachment.

When to put out your bins

Collections begin at 6:30am. Put out your bins and boxes by then to ensure they're collected.

Find out the bin collection day for your street

What to put in each type of bin

• Blue bin
• Red box
• Brown bin
• Grey bin
• Food waste caddie
• A-Z of recycling in Midlothian

Where to put your bins for collection

Put your bins where your property meets the pavement, footpath or road (or in your designated bin collection area).

Problems?

• My bin hasn't been collected
• My bin is missing or damaged
• I need help with putting out my bins

Special types of waste

• Bulky uplift
• Trade waste
• Black bags

Clinical waste

We do not collect household or commercial clinical waste. For help with collection and disposal, contact the healthcare professional in charge of your treatment.