Bins and recycling news
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Fly-Tipping Threatens Livelihoods and Wildlife, Warn Midlothian Campaign Backers
Published on 26 Aug 2026
Farmers, businesses & animal welfare organisations are backing our latest crackdown on fly-tipping, warning illegal dumping is damaging livelihoods, harming the environment & putting animals at risk.
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New green bin for paper and card coming for Midlothian residents
Published on 5 Jan 2026
Midlothian Council is introducing a new green-coloured household recycling bin for paper, card, and cardboard from spring 2026.
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Public litter bin upgrade underway across Midlothian
Published on 5 Jun 2025
A plan to transform Midlothian’s public spaces is underway with hundreds of new and refurbished litter bins set to be installed across the county.
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Pedal power: Penicuik bike project secures £1000 recycling grant
Published on 13 Mar 2025
Re-Cycles Penicuik repair, refurbish, and sell on donated bikes at low cost to local residents - now they've been awarded £1000 to help their sustainability mission.
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Turn your recycling into cash!
Published on 1 Dec 2024
We're celebrating the launch of a new partnership today with LitterLotto to encourage residents to recycle at home correctly for their chance to win prizes, including discounts and cash.
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