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Blindwells bin collection days

Run by East Lothian. Enter your postcode and pick your address.

Council for Blindwells

Blindwells sits inside East Lothian. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.

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    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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

Bin day guides for Blindwells

Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of Blindwells.

Postcode districts in East Lothian

East Lothian covers these postcode districts.

  • EH21
  • EH22
  • EH31
  • EH32
  • EH33
  • EH34
  • EH35
  • EH36
  • EH37
  • EH39
  • EH40
  • EH41
  • EH42
  • TD11
  • TD13

Common questions about bins in Blindwells

What day are bins collected in Blindwells?
Collection days vary by street. Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address to see the next collection day for every bin East Lothian empties.
Who collects bins in Blindwells?
East Lothian collects household bins in Blindwells. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
How do I report a missed bin in Blindwells?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the council's site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours. The East Lothian site is the right place to file it.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in Blindwells?
Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday lands on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually have a published two-week revised schedule.
Does East Lothian collect food waste in Blindwells?
Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in East Lothian. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.

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