How do I find my bin day in City of Edinburgh?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the City of Edinburgh bin lookup.

Does City of Edinburgh collect food waste?

Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in City of Edinburgh. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.

What happens if City of Edinburgh misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the City of Edinburgh site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.

Do bin days change on bank holidays in City of Edinburgh?

Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule City of Edinburgh is running.

How does garden waste work in City of Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the City of Edinburgh council site.

Councils

City of Edinburgh bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for City of Edinburgh.

Status: Supported
Population: 530,680
Postcode districts: 29
Bin types seen: 3
Council website: City of Edinburgh

Bin colours and collections in City of Edinburgh

The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in City of Edinburgh. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

City of Edinburgh bins include the black and green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Glass Box
Glass
Glass bottles and jars collected on their own. A handful of councils still take glass in the mixed recycling bin instead of a separate one.
What goes in
- Glass bottles in any colour
- Glass jars (lids on or off)
- Empty glass containers
What stays out
- Drinking glasses and Pyrex
- Broken window glass and mirrors
- Ceramics and crockery
Grey Bin
General waste
Anything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.
What goes in
- Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
- Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
- Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
- Pet waste in sealed bags
What stays out
- Items that should go in recycling
- Food waste (use the caddy)
- Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
- Garden waste in volume
Green Bin
Mixed recycling (likely)
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
City of Edinburgh labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Full mixed recycling guide

City of Edinburgh on the map

Bin day guides for City of Edinburgh

Common bin collection questions for City of Edinburgh residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by City of Edinburgh

Postcodes here start with EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6, EH7, EH8, EH9, EH10, EH11, EH12, EH13, EH14, EH15, EH16, EH17, EH18, EH21, EH22, EH27, EH28, EH29, EH30, EH52, EH53, EH91, EH95 and EH99. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.

Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.

Common questions about City of Edinburgh bins

How do I find my bin day in City of Edinburgh?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the City of Edinburgh bin lookup.
Does City of Edinburgh collect food waste?: Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in City of Edinburgh. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.
What happens if City of Edinburgh misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the City of Edinburgh site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in City of Edinburgh?: Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule City of Edinburgh is running.
How does garden waste work in City of Edinburgh?: City of Edinburgh runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the City of Edinburgh council site.

Towns and villages in City of Edinburgh

7 named places in City of Edinburgh. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

More UK council bin collections

Browse 361 UK councils on Bin Day or jump to a neighbouring council in the alphabetical list.

City of Edinburgh bin collection

City of Edinburgh summary

Bin colours and collections in City of Edinburgh

Glass Box

Grey Bin

Green Bin