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17.10.2024
Disruption to commercial waste collections in Islay

Due to a technical issue affecting our recycling refuse collection vehicle, the planned commercial uplifts for today 17/10/2024 on Islay will not be done as expected. We aim to get this fixed as soon as possible. Please check the website for updates. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
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11.10.2024
Mid Argyll Awkward Access Recycling – 10/10/24

The Mid Argyll awkward access vehicle which covers Ardrishaig/Castleton/Moneydrain/Cairnbaan/Degnish/Kilmartin has broken down. Currently we do not have an alternative uplift date so we would ask that you take in your bins. We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide an update as soon as possible.
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