Services

Council service updates

We will keep this page updated with all the latest changes to our services. Information on power cuts can be found at Power Track (ssen.co.uk)

For service updates on our Trunk roads, including the Rest and be Thankful, and other roads and motorways outside Argyll and Bute, please see the Traffic Scotland website

Iona - Domestic and commercial refuse collection

The domestic/commercial waste collection for Iona that was cancelled on Tuesday 27th January due to the storm will now be collected tomorrow, Friday 30th January. 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Islay & Jura - commercial and domestic refuse collection catch ups 28/01/26

Due to various disruptions to refuse collection services for Islay and Jura this week (w/c 26/01/26), the following catch up services have been arranged. 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Recycling

  • Thursday 29th January - All Domestic and Commercial - Port Ellen, Emerivale to Kintra, Ardtalla to Port Ellen, Ardbeg, Torra Pumping Station, Lagavullin, Laphroig to Kilbride Road end, Port Ellen to Bowmore low road.
  • Friday 30th January - All Commercial and Domestic– Bowmore, Glen Road, High Road, Cruach road.
  • Saturday 31st January - All Domestic and Commercial – Portnahaven, Port Weymss, Port Weymss to Port Charlotte, Port Charlotte to Bruichladdich, Whin Park Industrial Estate.

General Waste

  • Friday 30th January  - All Commercial and Domestic– Bowmore, Glen Road, High Road, Cruach road.
  • Tuesday 3rd February - All Domestic and Commercial – Jura 

 

Food Waste Collection - Tarbet 28/01/26

We are unable to complete some food waste collections in the Tarbet area today due to a fallen tree at the Old Military Road, Tarbet. 

We are unfortunately unable to collect these bins until their next scheduled collection date. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Islay – Commercial and Domestic Recycling 28/01/26

Due to a vehicle breakdown on the route this morning, the domestic and commercial recycling for the Bowmore, Springbank, Cruach and High Road areas will not be carried out today, Wednesday 28th January. 

We will update the website as soon as we have further information. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Islay & Jura - Refuse Collections 27/01/26

Due to the adverse weather and high winds, there will be no refuse collection services today, Tuesday 27th January. The situation will be monitored throughout the day and we will provide an update when available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Recycling collections - Tobermory

Due to essential maintenance on the recycling vehicle, today’s Tobermory recycling collection (Monday 26th January) will not take place. This route has been rescheduled for Friday, 30 January.
Please bring your bins back in until the revised collection date.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
 

Update 15/1/26 : A815 Road Closure at Jct A83

The A815 is now open 24 hours, single lane and under traffic management. 

The weather forecast is improving over the next few days and we will continue to monitor the slope. Should weather conditions deteriorate, we will review the situation; closures may have to be re-introduced to protect the travelling public. Please check this webpage and social media for updates.

Street Lighting - Argyll Road & St Modens Way, Helensburgh

We have a cable fault that is affecting around 20 lights in the area.  This has been reported to Scottish Power and we are awaiting their attendance. 

B8035 Kinloch - Gruline, Isle of Mull - Closed at Gribun Rocks

Road closed at Gribun rocks.

B8035 Kinloch - Gruline Road - Isle of Mull

Closed to all through traffic due to rock falls at Gribun Rocks.

Diversion via A849 Kinloch - Craignure - Salen 

A83 Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead - open under traffic signal control

The A83 Lochnell Street re-opened this afternoon (24 December) under traffic signal control.

Parking restrictions on Lorne Street, Union Street and Manse Brae have now been revoked.

Thank you for your patience.

Last updated: 24/12/2025

East Princes Street, Helensburgh - traffic lights

We are aware of a fault with the traffic lights at East Princes Street. The contractor has been contacted and will be attending to carry out the repair 

Streetlighting Issues - Dunoon - SSE Works

The streetlighting on the following streets has been affected by ongoing SSE works

  • Royal Crescent
  • Victoria Road
  • John Street
  • Hanover Street

They are working to restore lighting in the area asap

EV Charging Network - Faults - 02.12.2025

Electric Vehicle Charger Faults

We have some faults across our network of 37 EV chargers at the moment. We are working with our maintenance contractors to have these repaired as soon as possible.

The faults and some details are listed below. You can see the full range of publicly available chargers in Argyll and Bute (not just those operated by the Council) on the Charge Place Scotland website.

  • 53517 Tiree Ferry Terminal – Charger has come to the end of its lifespan and it is not economical to continue to try to maintain it, we are looking at the best route to replace it with new unit.  Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site, but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
  • 53518 Community Centre, Coll - Charger has come to the end of its lifespan and it is not economical to continue to try to maintain it, we are looking at the best route to replace it with new unit. Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site, but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
  • 51510 Tweeddale Street, Oban - Charger has come to the  end of its lifecycle, and it is not economical to continue to try to maintain it, we are looking at the best route to replace it with new unit.  There is another charger at this location
  • 51137 Inveraray - Charger has come to the end of its lifespan and it is not economical to continue to try to maintain it, we are looking at the best route to replace it with new unit.  There is an alternative charger at this location all public EVCs can be found via Charge Place Scotland website.
  • 52304 Bank Street, Bowmore - internal communication error on B Side, CPS are aware and are arranging an engineer, the date will be confirmed ASAP.   There is another charger at this location and all public EVCs can be found via Charge Place Scotland website.

Temporary closure - Tiree Customer Service Point

Tiree Customer Service Point will be temporarily closed from Monday 18th of August as the Service Point officer has taken up a different post within Social Care. We apologise for any inconvenience. Telephone and online services are available. 

The Service Point Office at Crossapol continues to be used by Social Care and limited facilities remain there mornings only to make face to face payments and Blue Badge and cemetery/lair enquiries. 

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