Environment news

• 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.

• Bird flu outbreak confirmed near Penicuik

  Published on 23 Dec 2025

  Bird keepers and the public are being urged to act following a confirmed outbreak of Highly Pathogenic avian influenza in premises near Penicuik last night on 22 December.

• Book a free Bonfire Night waste uplift

  Published on 6 Oct 2025

  Residents can book free uplift of combustible materials in the run-up to Bonfire Night from Friday 10 October. Please note all slots were filled by Wednesday 15 October.

• Gardening contest honours Midlothian’s best outdoor spaces

  Published on 3 Oct 2025

  A stunning DIY refurbishment of a weed-strewn backyard in Woodburn has landed the top prize in the council’s annual tenant’s garden competition.

• New visitor parking system introduced at Vogrie Country Park

  Published on 22 Sep 2025

  A new automated parking system is now in place at Vogrie Country Park.

• Council challenging Scottish Government decision

  Published on 2 Sep 2025

  Midlothian Council is challenging a decision made by the Scottish Government to grant consent for a battery storage site.

• A New Partnership for Environmental Change in the Lothian Esk River Catchment

  Published on 25 Jun 2025

  A new partnership has been formed to help restore nature and address climate change in the Lothian Esk river catchment area.

• 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.

• 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.

• Even more chances of winning LitterLotto cash prizes

  Published on 14 Feb 2025

  After our successful launch of a free to enter cash draw for recycling at home, we have teamed up with LitterLotto again, this time to encourage local people to bin litter. 

• Warning for bird keepers

  Published on 6 Feb 2025

  Bird keepers are being instructed to follow strict measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu. This is in response to a recent increase in cases of Avian Influenza.

• Share your weather stories to help Midlothian Council respond to climate change  

  Published on 23 Sep 2024

  With Scotland’s Climate Week taking place 23-29 September people living and working in and visitors to Midlothian Council are being asked to share their weather stories as part of a project looking at

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