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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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01.04.2026
Isle of Luing refuse collections

Due to a vehicle breakdown, commercial uplifts due today (01/04/26) and recycling collections due tomorrow (02/04/26) on the Isle of Luing will not take place. Please bring your bins back in and we will provide an update as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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27.03.2026
Connel - Recycling collections 27/03/26

Due to a vehicle breakdown we are unable to complete recycling collections due in Connel today, 27th March. An update will be provided as soon as a rescheduled collection date has been arranged. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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