Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 4pm
There are currently delays to the following kerbside collections in the Edinburgh area:
- black/grey non-recyclable bins - Forth
- green recyclable - Fountainbridge, Craiglockhart, Meadows and Morningside
- brown recyclable garden waste bins - Colinton and Fairmilehead
- food recyclable bins - Inverleith, City Centre and Leith Walk
Before you report your bin as being missed, please check:
- your bin is out where it can be easily seen
- your bin was on the kerbside from 6am until 10pm, your bin will not be classed as missed until after 10pm on your scheduled collection day
- you have put your bin out on the right day - check your collection day
- the lid is fully closed
- the bin wasn't tagged as having the wrong items in it
- access to the bin is not blocked by roadworks or parked cars.
If none of these reasons stopped us collecting your bin, please report it below and leave your bin out for collection. We'll come back within two working days.