Waste bin charges for new build housing

New build housing - waste collection

When planning how household waste/recycling will be collected, consider:

How householders will store waste/recycling on their own property.
How householders will store their own bins/containers. Most will store bins in the back garden of their property.
Bin stores provided at the front of a property should be sensitively designed, so they conceal bins adequately, and contribute positively to the appearance and character of the area.
We will only provide communal bins if there is a factor or caretaker to correctly separate waste and recycling, clean and present the bins, and report repair and maintenance issues.

How householders will present bins/containers for collection. There should be a suitably level path between bin storage and presentation point (nearest adopted road).
Where householders will present bins/containers for collection. If properties are not close to an adopted road, provide an adequate bin collection area.
Where raised pavements are proposed, these must have a drop kerb to allow bins to be wheeled to the collection vehicle.
Collection vehicles should be able to access bin presentation areas without the need for reversing. If applicable, provide clearly marked turning areas.
Monoblock should be of an adequate construction to accommodate weekly bin uplifts in a 26T Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV).
Carry out swept path analysis to confirm adequate access using a 26T Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV).
Waste collection staff will not enter a bin store to remove or return bins.

Midlothian homes are currently provided with:

Residents of homes with gardens may also request a brown wheeled bin for garden waste.

On 19 December 2023, Midlothian Council agreed to introduce an additional wheeled bin for the separate collection of paper/card. This new bin is intended to be introduced in March 2026. New build properties must be designed for waste segregation within the property, and provide enough outdoor storage space for the additional bin.
The Deposit Return Scheme will start from October 2027 at the earliest. Glass bottles are unlikely to be included.

We can provide the necessary number and size of containers to suit the business need, depending on volume and type of waste/recycling generated.
Discussions should take place with potential managers of new commercial properties to ensure new bin stores are adequately sized.