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22.11.2024
Disruption to limited access recycling collections - Bute and Cowal - 22nd November

Due to adverse road conditions, the Limited Access vehicle could only complete part of the route due on Friday 22nd November. Areas affected are Stronafian, PA22 3AJ and the Colintraive coastal route. Please leave your bins out, and we will update the website once we have more information as to when the bins will be uplifted.
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21.11.2024
Refuse Collection - East Lochaweside - 21/11/24

Due to road conditions, todays collection from East Lochaweside, Dalavich, Kilchrenan and Ford will not take place. We will provide an update as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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