Rubbish and recycling | Argyll and Bute Council

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Recycling

Recycling advice, and where you can recycle in your area

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Hazardous household waste collection

How to arrange disposal of hazardous household waste, e.g. medicines, pesticides, insecticides, paints and asbestos

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20.02.2026
Isle of Luing - Recycling 19 February 2026 UPDATED

Due to our small refuse vehicle being out of service, we were unable to collect recycling yesterday, 19th February. Please bring your bins back in and we will provide an update as soon as possible. UPDATE 24/02/26 - This collection will now take place on Thursday 5th March.
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19.02.2026
Food waste collections - Helensburgh

Food waste collections in Helensburgh have now resumed. Please place your food caddy out for collection on the scheduled collection date
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