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Coronavirus/COVID-19 information

There are now confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) in Scotland. The Scottish and UK Governments have action plans in place to tackle the outbreak.

Find out more about the impacts and actions in East Lothian

Important changes to waste & recycling services

Recycling centres close but recycling uplifts return to normal.

Published 24th March 2020.

Waste Services - information regarding orders for new boxes, bins and special uplifts

Due to a systems upgrade between 28 January and 4 February, we are unable temporarily to process orders for:

Published 28th January 2020.
Seasonal waste and recycling arrangements 2018/19

Details for waste and recycling arrangements over the festive period.

Published 18th December 2018.
East Lothian Eco-Challenge schools finalists in Scottish Resources Awards

Eco-Challenge schools initiative in national awards

Published 13th September 2018.
Yester pupils say 'watch your waste'!

Pupils create dog fouling posters

Published 10th October 2017.
Household Waste Charter

East Lothian Council is to take a significant step forward in improving recycling rates in East Lothian by signing up to the Scottish Government’s Household Waste Charter and Code of Practice.

Published 20th December 2016.