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About bin collections in West Lothian Council
West Lothian Council is a unitary authority in Scotland covering approximately 80,000 households across Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Broxburn, Whitburn, West Calder, Armadale and surrounding areas. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at westlothian.gov.uk.
Most properties receive four kerbside collections. Your grey bin (general household waste) and brown bin (garden and food waste) are collected every two weeks on alternating weeks. Your green bin (dry recycling) and blue bin (paper, card and glass) are each collected every four weeks. All bins should be out by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections or to report an issue visit westlothian.gov.uk.
West Lothian has five Community Recycling Centres where residents can dispose of household waste by appointment: Blackburn (East Main Street, EH47 7QU), Broxburn (Greendykes Industrial Estate, EH52 6PG), Linlithgow (Braehead Road, EH49 6HF), Oakbank/Livingston (A71, EH53 0TP), and Whitburn (Burnhouse Industrial Estate, EH47 0LQ). Booking is required for all visits. Visit westlothian.gov.uk for opening times and booking.
Popular postcodes in West Lothian Council
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EH47Bathgate, Whitburn and Armadale
EH48Bathgate
EH49Linlithgow
EH52Broxburn and Uphall
EH53Mid Calder and East Calder
EH54Livingston
EH55West Calder
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Frequently asked questions — West Lothian Council bin collections
West Lothian Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Garden, Recycling. Collection frequency: Grey bin and brown bin: fortnightly on alternating weeks. Green bin and blue bin: every four weeks..
Grey bin. Accepts: General household waste that cannot be recycled or composted
Green bin. Accepts: Tins, cans, plastic bottles and containers, aerosols and cartons
Brown bin. Accepts: Garden waste and all food waste (cooked and raw)
Report missed collections at westlothian.gov.uk or by calling 01506 280000. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at westlothian.gov.uk.
Blackburn Household Waste Recycling Centre, Blackburn, EH47 7LP. See westlothian.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in West Lothian Council: Grey bin and brown bin: fortnightly on alternating weeks. Green bin and blue bin: every four weeks.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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