In East Lothian, food waste should be placed in the silver caddy provided by the council. This is for all cooked and uncooked food waste, including items like fruits, vegetables, and leftovers.
Here's a summary of what you can and can't include in your food waste caddy:
| What to Include | What Not to Include |
|---|---|
| Breads, cakes, pastries, and cereals | Oils or other liquid fats |
| Eggs (including shells) | Any plastic or compostable packaging bags (except provided liners) |
| Fish and meat (including bones) | Animal faeces or bedding |
| Fruits and vegetables (including cores and peelings) | |
| Pet food (wet and dry) | |
| Rice, pasta, and beans | |
| Tea bags and coffee grounds | |
| Hard fats and lards |
When using the caddy, remember to line it with one of the provided plastic liners and place it at the kerbside by 07:00am on collection day.
For more information or to order new caddies and liners, you can visit the East Lothian website.