Your purple bin will be collected every eight weeks. You can view our online calendar for information on collection dates.
Are Glasgow refuse collectors on strike?
Strike action scheduled to affect cleansing services from 6-13 September was suspended following an agreement at national pay negotiations between COSLA on behalf of all Scottish local authorities and the trade unions. The trade unions are now consulting with their members on whether to accept the pay agreement.
Are food bins being collected Glasgow?
Food waste caddies are currently not available for collection from the council offices at this time.
Is the bin strike over in Glasgow?
Glasgow. The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return. It follows those represented by GMB and Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
Why are my bins not collected Glasgow?
Your bin may also be missed if the following has occurred:
Bad weather e.g. snow, ice, high winds has caused a delay in collections. Roadworks/parked cars have prevented access to your location.
Are bin men back to work Glasgow?
Bin workers in Glasgow will return to work on September following 12 days of strike action as they consider new proposals from the council.
How much do Glasgow bin workers get paid?
Average £10.69 per hour
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What bin does dog poo go in Glasgow?
(green)
We provide litter and dog waste bins in many parks and public spaces. You can also put bagged dog waste in your domestic refuse (green) bin. The ‘bag it bin it’ campaign is actively promoted throughout the city and signs are mounted to lamp posts and affixed in problem areas.
Can teabags go in the food bin?
Overall, to help prevent greenhouse gas emissions from tea bags rotting in landfill, then the best thing to do is place tea bags in your food or garden waste collection, if you have one in your area.
Can you put food waste in bin without bag?
You can line your food waste bin with newspaper or a compostable bag. This will help prevent smells and stops food waste sticking to the inside of your bin. Please do not use plastic bags to line your bins.
What Colour are the bins in Glasgow?
A traditional close for eight flats should have four blue (dry mixed recycling), six green (general waste), and one grey (food waste). All are 240 litre wheeled bins. If space and access permits, additional blue bins can be provided.
How long is the Glasgow bin strike?
Workers are going on strike for seven days in hopes to reach an agreement for a pay rise in the wake of the cost of living crisis. After the refusal of an increase in the wages from COSLA, the umbrella body representing council workers, no agreement has been reached between the two parties.
Can you take a mattress to the dump Glasgow?
Our centres now provide a full waste disposal service, accepting the following waste types – bags of household waste, electrical Items (including lamps, tv screens and monitors), white goods, mattresses, wood (including small furniture), cardboard, garden waste, scrap metal, rubble, dry mixed recyclables, textiles,
Can you put glass in the blue bin Glasgow?
Please do not place the following items into your blue bin:
Glass bottles. Yogurt pots. Tetra paks.
Can you keep bins at the front of your house?
Bin Placement
It’s a good idea to keep bins at the side or rear of your house to avoid smells in front of your home. But don’t forget to be careful when leaving bins out for the bin men. Don’t block driveways, bus stops, cycle paths or footpaths.
Why is my recycle bin not being picked up?
Your recyclables may have been improperly placed in plastic bags, bins, garbage containers, cardboard boxes or other containers that cannot be collected by the automated truck.
What is the average salary for a Bin Man?
How much does a Bin Man make in London, UK? The average salary for a Bin Man is £31,816 in London, UK. Salaries estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Bin Man employees in London, UK.
What is a Bin Man salary UK?
Bin Man Salaries
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Biffa Bin Man salaries – 12 salaries reported | £21,225/yr |
| British Council Bin Man salaries – 6 salaries reported | £23,305/yr |
| ASDA Bin Man salaries – 2 salaries reported | £23/hr |
| Birmingham City Council Bin Man salaries – 2 salaries reported | £23,430/yr |
How much do binmen make in Scotland?
Despite the unattractive conditions of being a bin man, there is no shortage of applicants. Pay rates may vary, depending on where you are working or what the size of the operation is. Recent salaries for refuse collectors in Scotland range from £14,500 to £16,700 a year growing to £16,300 and £17,800 with experience.
How much do Glasgow nurses make?
Average £33,038 per year.
Will council workers get a pay rise in 2022?
It will be backdated to 1 April 2022 and averages out to around 7% across the pay spine with the flat rate seeing those at the bottom of the spine (the lowest paid) receive a 10.5% increase with those at the top, just over 4%.