East Lothian tips and recycling centres
East Lothian Council runs 3 household waste recycling centres. None of them needs booking.
No booking needed
No booking needed by car. Any van and any vehicle towing a trailer must book a slot online (myeastlothian), arriving between 10am and 11:45am.
East Lothian booking pageOpening times
| Tip | Open |
|---|---|
| Dunbar | Mon to Sun 8.30am to 5pm |
| Kinwegar (Wallyford) | Mon to Sun 8.30am to 5pm |
| North Berwick | Mon to Sun 8.30am to 5pm |
What East Lothian tips take
green garden waste · florescent tubes and energy saving light bulbs · cardboard · vegetable oil · household batteries · scrap metal · engine oil · television and computer monitors · rubble · gas cylinders · bicycles · car batteries · fridges and freezers · paper and card · solid timber · plastic food and drinks containers · green, clear and brown glass · small and large electrical appliances · steel and aluminium cans and clean foil · laminated wood · soil and turf · clothing and textiles · mattresses and sofas
Listed for most East Lothian tips. Each tip's page says what it takes.
Vans, trailers and permits
- Any van must book and is only admitted 10am to 11:45am; 12 visits a year fair-use limit. Hired vans: enter HIRED as the registration and bring the hire agreement.
- Any vehicle towing a trailer must book and is only admitted 10am to 11:45am.
Before you visit any East Lothian tip
- East Lothian residents only: bring photo ID.
- Asbestos, car tyres, plasterboard and insulation board are not accepted; paint only if empty or dried out.
- Attendants cannot help unload.
Bin collection days nearby
Read from eastlothian.gov.uk on 2 October 2026.