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Bin Collection Daily Updates

Information on disruptions to bin collections can be viewed here.


DateColourAreaIssuesReturn By
22.05.2026Blue

Livingston

Shiel Walk

No Access - Parked Cars (3rd Attempt)07.06.2026
02.06.2026Brown

Linlithgow

Part Of

Service Issues07.06.2026
02.06.2026Grey

Broxburn/Winchburgh

Newhouses Road, Kilpunt Gardens, Millgate

Howden

Toronto Avenue, Columbia (Flats)

Dedridge

Mowbray/Palmer Rise

Service Issues/Access Issues07.06.2026
02.06.2026Blue

Bathgate

Stuart Terrace

Access Issues/Parked Vans07.06.2026
02.06.2026Green

Bathgate

John Dick Court

Access Issues/Parked Cars07.06.2026

Our collection team can work until 8:00pm therefore please do not repost any missed collections until after this time.

Should the above information still not result in a resolution, please let us know using the Report a Missed Bin Collection online form.

Please note: Bins which have not been presented on the correct day, missed due to a customer presentation issue or have been contaminated will not be collected until the next scheduled collection date.

Please remove any straps or locks securing your bin prior to presentation.


Roadworks impacting collections

Road closures can cause disruption to your bin collection services. Due to their nature they vary depending on the scale of works and the methods that the contractor uses to undertake their work. You should present your bins for collection at the nearest point which can be accessed by our refuse collection vehicles. This is either outside of the closure section itself or in a designated location that the contractor has provided for access to be maintained.

Please note: We will not return for any bins which are not outside this area as it is the residents responsibility to ensure that they are accessible for our crews to uplift them.


How will I be notified about disruptions to bin collections?

Any disruptions to normal bin collections will be listed in the table above.

In the event of severe weather any changes to the service will be notified here, via Facebook, Twitter, email alert and local media.

How are collections prioritised during a disruption?

Our priority uplifts during a period of disruption to collections are grey bins, followed by brown, blue and then green. 

During severe weather our collection vehicles will experience the same issues as any other vehicles and they may not be able to access streets to empty containers and bins.

Please present your bin on your normal collection day and leave it out until it is emptied.

If necessary, we will put in place alternative arrangements and give advice on these pages about how you should deal with your waste.

You can check your blue, grey, green and brown bin collection calendars.

What can I do in the event of a disruption?

Should you wish to dispose of your recycling or waste during a disruption to bin collections you can take items to your local recycling centre.

These are located in: Broxburn, Blackburn, Linlithgow, Oakbank in Livingston, and Whitburn.

You can also help by sharing information with your friends, family and neighbours.