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22.10.2026
Refuse Collection Service Update – Islay and Jura

Please be advised that the small refuse collection vehicle will be off-island for essential maintenance and its MOT from Monday 26th October 2026 and is expected to return on Monday 9th November 2026. To minimise disruption and ensure collections can continue as effectively as possible during this period, the general waste collection for The Oa, which was due to take place on Tuesday 27th October 2026, will instead be carried out on Friday 23rd October 2026. In addition, refuse collections on Jura, originally scheduled for Tuesday 3rd November and Wednesday 4th November 2026, will be postponed until the following week, commencing Monday 9th November 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience these changes may cause. Residents are advised to continue checking the website for any further service updates.
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22.10.2026
Gigha - Commercial General Waste Collections 22/10/26

We are unable to collect commercial general waste on Gigha today, Thursday 22nd October due to issues with the Calmac sailing. These collections will now take place on Thursday 29th October. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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