Environment

The multi-material kerbside recycling scheme proves highly successful - some Q and A's

Scheme has been a massive success, with over 22,000 tonnes of garden waste collected for composting

480 on-street paper and packaging banks by the end of this year

Recycling rate now exceeds 20 per cent

Printable, cut-out-and-keep recylcing guide

Save the Children receive £15,000 from recycling company

The Council and WRAP are supplying reduced price compost bins to encourage home composting

Volunteers from community groups and schools across Edinburgh witness the fruits of their labour

Volunteers will be trained in successful home composting techniques

Help protect us all from bogus offers and lottery scams that swindle people out of millions each yea

Keep Edinburgh Clean campaign recognises excellence in city businesses

Lorne Place 'Keep Edinburgh Growing' finalists show how to do it right

Take action and apply to the Council’s Waste Action Grants programme

Free service to older people to help prevent accidents in the home

Fresh Start Initiative aids the with basic furnishing needs of new tenants