Waste collection in East Lothian & Midlothian

Waste collection beyond Edinburgh

East Lothian and Midlothian include a varied spread of collection addresses, so the full postcode is essential. A job in Musselburgh is not automatically planned on the same route as one in Dunbar or Penicuik. Send photographs of all the items, tell us the preferred date and explain any deadline. The team will check whether the load and location can be accommodated together.

Rubbish removal in Musselburgh, Tranent and Haddington

For an East Lothian household enquiry, identify whether the rubbish is inside, in a rear garden or in an outbuilding. Include gates, steps and the distance to the road in your access description. North Berwick, Longniddry, Prestonpans and the other listed communities are covered as enquiry areas, with the actual visit agreed individually. Bulky furniture and appliances should be listed separately from general bags so their handling can be assessed.

Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg and Midlothian clearances

Enquiries for Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Gorebridge and nearby towns can involve a single room, rental property or business premises. For tenancy work, confirm the approved removal list before booking and keep landlord-owned items separate. For a commercial location, provide the correct entrance, site contact and any loading restrictions. Collection of office equipment does not include secure data destruction unless a separate suitable arrangement has been explicitly made.

Preparing an accurate Lothians quote

Garden and renovation clearances often contain dense materials that cannot be assessed by space alone. Declare rubble, soil, tiles and concrete alongside lighter timber or packaging. Explain any dismantling needed, and mention unusual substances rather than assuming they can join a general rubbish load. You may want to compare reuse or the relevant council service for suitable household items, as East Lothian and Midlothian have separate arrangements. Once the scope is agreed, keep the collection route clear and have a named contact available for the visit. For addresses further east around North Berwick or Dunbar, say whether timing is flexible. For Midlothian properties with shared vehicle access, identify who can arrange the entrance to be available for the visit.

Our East Lothian & Midlothian collection areas

These are service areas, not separate offices. Send the full postcode to confirm availability and access for your address.

Choose your waste removal service

Match your enquiry to the work you need. You can combine several types of agreed waste in a single quote request.

• Rubbish removal — Everyday clutter, bagged rubbish and bulky items collected together, with the loading taken care of.
• House clearance — Full and partial property clearances, planned around the items you want removed and the belongings you want to keep.
• Garden waste removal — Branches, clippings and agreed garden waste taken away after pruning, tidying or a bigger outdoor clear-out.
• Furniture removal — Unwanted tables, chairs, wardrobes and other bulky furniture removed from homes and business premises.
• Commercial waste collection — One-off and planned waste collections for businesses, shops, property managers and commercial premises.
• Builders waste removal — Agreed renovation and construction waste collected after repairs, fit-outs and home improvement work.

For other items, see all waste collection services.