Council service updates
We will keep this page updated with all the latest changes to our services. Information on power cuts can be found at Power Track (ssen.co.uk)
Recycling - Helensburgh & Lomond - 28.06.2024
Due to a breakdown we've been unable to collect the recycling in the Lomond area on the limited access route. We can confirm that we will be performing a catch-up service tomorrow the 29th June 2024, so please leave your bin out for collection. We apologise for the delay in service.
Food Waste - Helensburgh - 27.06.2024
Please accept our apologies but due to a vehicle breakdown we've not been able to collect food waste today within Rhu, Shandon, Garelochhead, Clynder, Rosneath, Kilcreggan and Cove. Please leave your food waste caddy out for collection and we will endeavour to collect it over the next few days.
Domestic General Waste - Mull - 24.06.2024
Please accept our apologies but due to a breakdown with the uplift vehicle on Monday 24th June 2024 we were unable to uplift the Domestic General waste bins in Mull from the following locations; Mornish to Kellan Mill, Bunessan, Ardtun and then back to Kinloch. We will be performing a catch-up service this Friday 28th June 2024. Please present your bins for collection.
Commercial General Waste - Mull - 24.06.2024
Please accept our apologies but due to a breakdown with the uplift vehicle on 24.06.2024 we were unable to uplift the Commercial General waste bins in Mull from the following locations; Newdale to Mornish then following onto Kellan Mill, Bunessan, Ardtun and then back to Kinloch. We will be performing a catch-up service this Friday 28th June 2024. Please present your bins for collection.
Glenmore Road - Oban - 25.06.2024
Due to an issue we were unable to collect the General Waste bins at Glenmore Road, the issue has been resolved and we aim to perform a catch up service tomorrow 27.06.2024.
Islay Customer Service Point Temporary Closure
Islay Customer Service Point will be closed on Friday 28th June and re-open again on Monday 1st July. For any Registration Enquires, online and telephone services will still be available.
Electrical Vehicle Charger faults
We have a number of faults with EVC chargers across Argyll and Bute at the moment, please see info below. Please visit ChargePlace Scotland | Scotland's Public EV Charging Network for live and full EVC status updates.
- 51517 Tiree
- 52305 Helensburgh
- 51143 Fionnphort Car Park (The Columba Centre)
- 60104 Tobermory
We apologise for any inconvenience.
(Original post date 28/6/2022)
Tiree General Waste Collections
Due to an ongoing operational issue there are delays to the collection of green bins on Tiree.
Please keep checking the website for a new collection date for green bins missed on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th June
A819 Electric Cottage - April 2024
Following previous works being halted due to severe weather damage to our roads and bridges infrastructure, October 2023 we were later able to re-start works on the A819 Electric Cottage. This is essential works to improve our road network.
Works recommenced on Monday 13 November 2023 at Electric Cottage under the control of traffic lights. PH 3 of the works dealt with the southern section of the scheme , excavating rock faces and filling embankments to re-align and widen the carriageway, along with associated improvements in roadside drainage and culverts.
Work continues under traffic light control at Electric Cottage to Inveraray - April 2024 - to complete re-alignment and widening of southern section to form a temporary running surface, under 2-way traffic .
Phase 4 widening scheduled to follow-on May - August 2024 to complete the widening and re-alignment of the section northwards, including the extension or replacement of culverts under the carriageway. Temporary traffic control by traffic lights, will be in place past the works.
Isle of Mull streetlighting faults - 08/09/23
**UPDATE 09.10.23 We have secured a ferry booking today and engineers will be attending faults on Mull this week
We have been struggling to secure a ferry booking to get our streetlighting team and equipment (including tower wagon) over to Mull to attend to reported streetlighting faults.
This is causing a delay in the normal repair timescales/targets
Street Lighting - Mull - B8035 Through Salen From A848 Junction To Kennedy's Garage
We are aware of lighting faults on the B8035 Salen.
We require the assistance of SSE for a new connection. We have requested a quote for this work and once this has been accepted we will provide a further update advising of a target completion date.
(Original post date 28/10/2022)