LAST night's heavy snow has wiped out this morning's kerbside collections of green bins and recycling boxes - as well as shutting five of East Lothian's schools.

This morning, a spokesman for East Lothian Council confirmed they were unable to carry out waste and recycling collections due to the weather.

Recycling centres were also closed.

This afternoon, the council spokesman said: "Kerbside box recycling collections, including food waste, that were due to be picked up today (Thursday) will now be collected on Sunday.

"Green bin refuse collections due to be picked up today will be collected tomorrow (Friday), if we are not able to collect tomorrow please put out on Monday.

"Brown bin garden waste collections have been suspended for Thursday and Friday to assist with the refuse collection catch up.

"Please put these bins out next week from Monday - collections will then be carried out throughout the week.

"The recycling centres will open as normal from tomorrow (Friday) – Please remember to only visit if essential.

"Our bulky uplifts planned for today will be uplifted tomorrow where possible.

"All collections except for brown bins will go ahead as normal on Friday as scheduled.

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Due to the wintry weather, home to school transport will not be operating today for the limited number of children and young people currently attending school buildings for lessons.

The spokesman added: "We continue to monitor the conditions and will share any further updates on the impact for services."

Meanwhile, St Martin's RC, in Tranent, Yester, Elphinstone, Innerwick and Saltoun Primary Schools will be closed today too.