How do I find my bin day in East Lothian?

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

Does East Lothian collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in East Lothian. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if East Lothian misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the East Lothian 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 East Lothian?

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 East Lothian is running.

How does garden waste work in East Lothian?

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

Councils

East Lothian bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for East Lothian.

Status: Supported
Population: 115,180
Postcode districts: 15
Bin types seen: 2
Council website: East Lothian

Bin colours and collections in East Lothian

The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in East Lothian. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

East Lothian bins include the blue and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Food waste and recycling
Food waste
Cooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
Full food waste guide
Non recyclable waste
Mixed recycling
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
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

East Lothian on the map

Bin day guides for East Lothian

Common bin collection questions for East Lothian residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by East Lothian

Postcodes here start with EH21, EH22, EH31, EH32, EH33, EH34, EH35, EH36, EH37, EH39, EH40, EH41, EH42, TD11 and TD13. 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 East Lothian bins

How do I find my bin day in East Lothian?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the East Lothian bin lookup.
Does East Lothian collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in East Lothian. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if East Lothian misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the East Lothian 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 East Lothian?: 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 East Lothian is running.
How does garden waste work in East Lothian?: East Lothian runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the East Lothian council site.

Towns and villages in East Lothian

28 named places in East Lothian. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

More UK council bin collections

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East Lothian summary