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Waste collections over the festive period

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Published on Monday 19 December 2011

For residents living in the Edinburgh area there will be no change to collection dates for green wheelie bins/ black sack collections, food waste bins and red and blue boxes over the festive period.

Eco friendly Edinburgh communities urged not to miss grant deadline

Tuesday 4 October 2011

Communities across Edinburgh are being urged to submit their applications to the City of Edinburgh Council for a Waste Action Grant as the deadline fast approaches.

Kerbside boxes set to reward recyclers

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Monday 3 October 2011

Recycling residents across Edinburgh should look out for a postcard in their red and blue boxes during the next couple of weeks to be in with a chance of winning £50.

Businesses offered new recycling service

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Tuesday 6 September 2011

Businesses in the west of Edinburgh are set to benefit from a new recycling service launched this month for commercial waste.

Recycling rewards for Edinburgh residents

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Tuesday 6 September 2011

Anyone recycling in Edinburgh from this week could be in for a surprise from Council officers…a £10 shopping voucher!

Beautiful Scotland judges get to the root of Edinburgh's flowers and plants

Monday 4 July 2011

Judges from Beautiful Scotland will be touring Edinburgh on Monday 1 August 2011 to judge the city’s plants, flowers and horticulture.

Learn how to grow your own at the Waste Education Cabin this holiday Monday

Thursday 19 May 2011

A grow your own event for green fingers is due to take place at the Waste Education Cabin this bank holiday.

Results from the first month of the food waste recycling trial

Monday 16 May 2011

Results from Edinburgh’s pioneering food waste recycling pilot – suggest the scheme has got off to a flying start.

Council serves up new food waste recycling service

First food waste pick up

Monday 11 April 2011

A brand new food waste recycling service is due to start in Edinburgh this week.

Valentine hearts and kisses at the Waste Aware Cabin

Friday 11 February 2011

A romantic themed event at Edinburgh's Waste Aware cabin is due to take place on Valentine's Day.

Waste Action Grants up for grabs before 7 February

Friday 21 January 2011

Time is running out for local eco-groups and residents to apply for Waste Action Grants from the City of Edinburgh Council.

Food Waste on the menu as new recycling stategy is launched

Wednesday 17 November 2010

Food and plastic bottle recycling is to be introduced in Edinburgh as the city launches a new waste and recycling strategy.

Spooky goings on at the Waste Aware Cabin this Halloween

Wednesday 27 October 2010

A spookily good family event at Edinburgh’s largest recycling centre will take place this weekend.

Waste Action Grants up for grabs before 25 October

Monday 18 October 2010

Time is running out for local eco groups to apply for Waste Action Grants from the City of Edinburgh Council.

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