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About bin collections in East Lothian Council
East Lothian Council covers approximately 50,000 households across Musselburgh, Haddington, Dunbar, North Berwick, Tranent, Prestonpans and surrounding areas in South East Scotland. Bin and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at eastlothian.gov.uk.
Most properties receive two kerbside collections. Food waste and recycling are collected together every week. Non-recyclable waste (green bin) is collected every three weeks. All containers should be placed at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections or service information visit eastlothian.gov.uk or call 01620 827827.
East Lothian's Household Waste Recycling Centres are at Dunbar and Tranent. Visit eastlothian.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.
Popular postcodes in East Lothian Council
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EH21Musselburgh
EH31Gullane
EH32Prestonpans and Port Seton
EH33Tranent
EH34Pencaitland
EH35Ormiston
EH36Humbie
EH37Pathhead
EH38Heriot
EH39North Berwick
EH40East Linton
EH41Haddington
EH42Dunbar
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Frequently asked questions — East Lothian Council bin collections
East Lothian Council collects the following bin types: Recycling, General. Collection frequency: Food waste and recycling: every week. Non-recyclable waste (green bin): every three weeks..
Food waste and recycling bin. Accepts: Weekly — food waste and mixed recycling collected together
Non-recyclable waste bin. Accepts: Every 3 weeks — general household waste (green bin)
Report missed collections at eastlothian.gov.uk or by calling 01620 827827. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at eastlothian.gov.uk.
HWRCs at Macmerry and Haddington. See eastlothian.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in East Lothian Council: Food waste and recycling: every week. Non-recyclable waste (green bin): every three weeks.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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