Edinburgh Council has some useful information here on what we can all do to help during the current disruption to waste services:
- Regularly check the website and Twitter account for updates on services suspended and when collections will restart in your area. Be aware normal collections may take a while to get back to schedule after the strike ends.
- Don’t put any bins, boxes or bags out for collection until the situation changes.
- Stock up on strong black bags, and be prepared to fill, seal and store these with extra waste.
- When separating your recycling, please try to flatten all cardboard and crush drinks cans and bottles. You can bag these up, separated, to empty into the recycling bin when you can.
- Store waste sensibly and safely. If possible, use and share empty garage space with your neighbours or store bags in your garden or driveway.
- Don’t store waste in stairwells or landings, where it could become a fire hazard.
- Be careful not to block bin chutes or overfill them.
- Keep all food waste separate and in an enclosed container, to help prevent smells attracting wildlife.
- Talk to your neighbours and share responsibility for keeping spillages to a minimum.
- Help neighbours who may need support managing their waste. Explain the situation to those who may not have heard.
- Please do not leave bags or any bulky items next to full bins. These will not get cleared away and could become a hazard.
- Join with neighbours to do local litter picking clean ups, especially around on-street bins and litter bins on your street.
- If a bin is full to overflowing, don’t use it, particularly for dog fouling. Please either use a bin that’s not full or take it home and double bag it to reduce smells.
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