West Lothian bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for West Lothian.
West Lothian summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 186,440
- Postcode districts
- 15
- Bin types seen
- 4
- Council website
- West Lothian
Bin colours and collections in West Lothian
The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in West Lothian. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
West Lothian bins include the brown, black, blue and green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Brown Bin
Garden waste (likely)Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
West Lothian 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
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
Grey Bin
General wasteAnything 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
Blue 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.
West Lothian 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
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.
West Lothian 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
West Lothian on the map
Bin day guides for West Lothian
Common bin collection questions for West Lothian residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by West Lothian
Postcodes here start with EH14, EH27, EH28, EH29, EH30, EH47, EH48, EH49, EH52, EH53, EH54, EH55, FK1, ML7 and ML11. 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 West Lothian bins
- How do I find my bin day in West Lothian?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the West Lothian bin lookup.
- Does West Lothian collect food waste?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in West Lothian. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.
- What happens if West Lothian misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the West 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 West 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 West Lothian is running.
- How does garden waste work in West Lothian?
- West Lothian runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the West Lothian council site.
Towns and villages in West Lothian
22 named places in West Lothian. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
- Addiewell bin collection
- Armadale bin collection
- Bathgate bin collection
- Blackburn bin collection
- Blackridge bin collection
- Broxburn bin collection
- East Whitburn bin collection
- Ecclesmachan bin collection
- Fauldhouse bin collection
- Harthill bin collection
- Kirknewton bin collection
- Livingston bin collection
- Longridge bin collection
- Mossend bin collection
- Polbeth bin collection
- Seafield bin collection
- Stoneyburn bin collection
- Torphichen bin collection
- Uphall bin collection
- West Calder bin collection
- Whitburn bin collection
- Winchburgh bin collection
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