Most households in Edinburgh will have their rubbish and recycling collected as normal this week: other than New Year’s Day, collections will not change for residents across the city.
Rubbish and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday 1st January (New Year’s Day) only.
For those who would usually have a collection on Thursday, it will be rearranged from Thursday 1st January to Saturday 3 January.
Normal service will resume on 2 January.
Residents can arrange a special uplift for bulky items online or by phoning 0131 529 3030. Collection of re-usable furniture and white goods can be arranged by contacting the national re-use phone line on 0800 0665 820.
Christmas tree recycling
Those who receive a garden waste service can recycle real Christmas trees after Christmas Day by placing it at the kerbside next to their brown bin by 6am on their garden waste pick up day. Bases should be removed and trees over 6ft tall should be cut it in half.
Residents living in a communal bin area can leave their trees beside their nearest shared bin on one of the dates below. These will be picked up and turned into compost for use in parks and gardens.
Residents are being reminded that a range of materials can be recycled, including wrapping paper, glass bottles and food waste. Check the Council’s rubbish and recycling pages to find out what goes into which bin.
2015 calendars
There will be no changes to collections in 2015. New bin calendars will be available on the Council’s bin collection day page at the end of December. Copies can also be ordered by contacting the Council on 0131 529 3030.
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