Waste bin charges for new build housing

New build housing - waste collection

How householders will store waste/recycling within their own property.
How householders will store their own bins/containers outwith collection dates.
How householders will present bins/containers for collection.
We will not provide communal bins unless a Factor/caretaker is in place to arrange bin presentation, report issues with bin repair and maintenance, and undertake bin cleaning.
Waste collection staff will not enter a bin store to remove or return bins.
There should be adequate kerbside presentation space, with a drop kerb to allow bins to be wheeled to the collection vehicle.
Collection vehicles should be able to access bin presentation areas without the need for reversing. If applicable, clearly marked turning areas should be provided.

Midlothian homes are currently provided with:

Residents of homes with gardens may also request a brown wheeled bin for garden waste.

The Deposit Return Scheme will start from August 2023. This is likely to impact kerbside glass collection services currently in place.
Midlothian Council is a signatory to The Household Recycling Charter and the associated Code of Practice (CoP) which was approved by Council on 22 March 2016. The Household Recycling Charter identifies a number of collection strategies to improve recycling performance. If introduced, these will impact existing waste and recycling provision.

We can provide the necessary number and size of containers to suit the business need, depending on volume and type of waste/recycling generated.
Discussions should take place with potential Managers of new commercial properties to ensure new bin stores are adequately sized.