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14.11.2025
Helensburgh bin collections 14/11/25

Due to a vehicle breakdown some bin routes have been affected: Route 3 (upper Helensburgh) recycling due today, will now be collected on Saturday 15th; Cardross limited access recycling route due today will now be collected on Saturday 15th; Limited access general refuse routes due yesterday (13th November) at Shandon and today (14th November) at Cardross will now be collected on Monday 17th and and Tuesday 18th.
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13.11.2025
Mid-Argyll - Commercial Recycling 14/11/25

Due to vehicle repairs, we are unable to uplift commercial recycling bins due on 14th November. We will update the website as soon as a revised collection date has been arranged. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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