East Lothian has a comprehensive recycling program to help residents manage their waste effectively. Here's how you can recycle specific materials at the kerbside and at local recycling centres.
| Material Category | How to Recycle | Collection Day Details |
|---|---|---|
| Plastics, Metals, Cartons | Rinse tins and cans; wash and squash plastics and cartons. Place in white bag and present by 7:00am. | Check your collection days here |
| Paper and Card | Collect and flatten paper and card. Use a blue box or bag and present by 7:00am. | Check your collection days here |
| Cardboard | Flatten and bundle cardboard in a blue box or bag, present by 7:00am. | Check your collection days here |
You can also recycle directly at these centres in East Lothian:
For details on their locations and opening times, visit the recycling centres page.
For successful recycling, make sure to only include the right materials in your containers. If your containers are stickered due to incorrect items, you'll need to remove those before the next collection.