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Managing and Protecting the Environment

Green bottles
Pollution
Environment

Rubbish and recycling

Find out about domestic and commercial refuse collection services, and information on recycling in our Rubbish and Recycling section.

Local Countryside

East Lothian offers a great variety of landscapes for walking, cycling and horseriding, with the Lammermuir Hills to the south, a coastline of broad sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to the north and east, and an expanse of arable farmland, woods and rivers in between.

Environmental Health - Food Safety

The Food & Safety team cover all aspects of food safety and health & safety at work.  The major new initiative launched in April 2009 is the Food Hygiene Information Scheme, developed to assist in consumer choice.