Waste collection in Livingston & West Lothian

Livingston rubbish removal from homes and premises

Give your full postcode and the actual collection point when requesting an uplift in Livingston. A driveway, rear garden, flat and commercial loading area all have different access requirements. Include clear photographs of the waste, then explain how it reaches the vehicle. For a business address, identify the unit and entrance rather than only giving the name of a larger site.

Collections in Bathgate, Broxburn and Linlithgow

West Lothian enquiries also cover Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Armadale and the surrounding towns listed here. If you are replacing furniture, tell us about the old items’ size, floor and any dismantling needed. If you are clearing a property before a move, separate the removal list from the furniture staying with the home. Include the preferred date and any deadline so the team can check a practical collection slot.

Garden projects and garage clear-outs

Outdoor work can create a mix of green waste, timber, soil and rubble. Keep those categories separate in your description, even if you want them assessed as one job. A photograph of bagged waste does not reveal whether it contains leaves or concrete. For garages and sheds, mention paints, fuels and other unusual contents before booking. Removing loose contents is a different service from dismantling a structure, and the latter needs express agreement.

Plan a collection across the wider district

Addresses in East Calder, West Calder, Winchburgh, Fauldhouse and other communities are checked against the route for the specific enquiry. If your property is outside a town centre or has an unusual approach, give clear access information. We do not publish a universal price for every West Lothian load because distance, material, volume and loading can differ. Compare current council options for eligible household items if appropriate, then ask the team for an agreed scope and collection date for the work you need. In Livingston, a unit or neighbourhood name alone may not identify the correct loading entrance. Include clear directions for the final approach and tell the team if pedestrian routes differ from vehicle access.

Our West Lothian 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.