Delays to rubbish and recycling collections

Friday 19 April at 5.00pm

There are currently no delays to kerbside collections in the Edinburgh area.

  • grey/black non-recyclable bins - Liberton, Gilmerton, Portobello, Craigmillar, Craigentinny and Duddingston
  • green recyclable bins - Liberton, Gilmerton, Southside, Newington, Portobello and Craigmillar
  • food waste recyclable bins - Portobello and Craigmillar

Please leave your bins at the kerbside for collection over the weekend.

To avoid your bin being missed, please ensure

  • your bin is out where it can be easily seen
  • your bin was on the kerbside from 6am until 10pm, your bin will not be classed as missed until after 10pm on your scheduled collection day
  • you have put your bin out on the right day - check your collection day
  • the lid is fully closed
  • the bin wasn't tagged as having the wrong items in it
  • access to the bin is not blocked by roadworks or parked cars.

You can take your household waste to a recycling centre.

Report a missed bin