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About bin collections in Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council covers approximately 40,000 households across Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Penicuik, Gorebridge, Newtongrange, Mayfield and surrounding areas in South East Scotland. Bin and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at midlothian.gov.uk.
Most properties receive five kerbside collections. The food caddy is collected every week. The glass box is collected fortnightly. The blue recycling bin, card and paper bin, and grey residual bin are each collected every three weeks. Please ensure bins are out by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections or service information call 0131 271 3480 or visit midlothian.gov.uk.
Midlothian has Household Waste Recycling Centres at Dalkeith and Penicuik. Visit midlothian.gov.uk for opening hours.
Popular postcodes in Midlothian Council
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EH19Bonnyrigg
EH20Loanhead
EH22Dalkeith
EH23Gorebridge
EH24Rosewell
EH25Roslin
EH26Penicuik
EH37Pathhead
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Frequently asked questions — Midlothian Council bin collections
Midlothian Council collects the following bin types: Food, Recycling, Recycling, Glass, General. Collection frequency: Food caddy: weekly. Glass box: fortnightly. Blue recycling bin, card and paper bin, grey residual bin: every 3 weeks..
Food caddy. Accepts: Weekly — food waste
Blue bin — recycling. Accepts: Every 3 weeks — plastic bottles, tins and aerosols
Glass box. Accepts: Fortnightly — glass bottles and jars
Grey bin — residual waste. Accepts: Every 3 weeks — non-recyclable household waste
Report missed collections at midlothian.gov.uk or by calling 0131 270 7500. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at midlothian.gov.uk.
HWRCs at Straiton and Sheriffhall. See midlothian.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Midlothian Council: Food caddy: weekly. Glass box: fortnightly. Blue recycling bin, card and paper bin, grey residual bin: every 3 weeks.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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