After 15 January 2023, we’ll collect your brown bin on your next normal collection day. On your first January collection you can put Christmas trees in your garden waste bin. If it’s over 6ft, please chop it in half and remove the branches.
Are the bin men still on strike in Edinburgh?
Strike action was due to restart in Edinburgh on Tuesday but, following the latest offer from COSLA, Unite and GMB trade unions have agreed to suspend the action while they conduct a consultative ballot of their members.
Can I put in the brown bin?
You can use your brown bin to recycle:
small branches and twigs. plants. weeds, and. cut flowers.
What does the Brown bin take?
Organic Bin. Your brown bin is for your organic and food waste.
What happens to my brown bin?
This type of waste can be processed either at a composting facility or anaerobic digestion facility to produce an end product of compost or digestate that can be utilised on gardens or by farmers on their land. An anaerobic digestion facility can also generate heat and power which can be sold to the national grid.
Are the bin men back to work in Edinburgh?
Bin workers in councils across Scotland returned to work today after the first wave of strikes by came to an end. Staff from the Unite, Unison and GMB unions walked out as part of a dispute over pay, but negotiations with Cosla and the Scottish Government failed to reach an acceptable settlement for the unions.
Are the Edinburgh bin men back at work?
The city’s waste workers walked out on August 18 in a dispute over pay, but returned to work on Tuesday in the Scottish capital where huge piles of rubbish have accumulated in many streets.
Can teabags go in the brown bin?
The tea’s been made, so what should you do with the bag? But even though manufacturers acknowledge the use of non-biodegradable plastic, the advice to tea drinkers is still to put their bags in compost or food waste caddie.
Can I put dog waste in my brown bin?
You can put small amounts of dog poop into your compost bin – it’s not advisable if you’ve got either a small bin or a large dog! It’s best not to use any bags if possible. Most biodegradable bags aren’t compostable or can only be composted at industrial composting facilities.
What bin does dog poo go in Scotland?
We would encourage owners to dispose of dog waste in any public bin, as we are advising with our campaign slogan Bag the poo, any bin will do. If no bins are available nearby, we would ask people to take the waste home and dispose of it in your normal household waste.
Can you put a duvet in the black bin?
– Leave textiles, clothing, shoes and accessories out for collection in a sealed, clearly labelled bag next to your bins. – Stuffed items such as duvets and pillows can’t be recycled, please put these in your rubbish bin or take to your nearest community recycling centre.
Does dog poo go in brown or black bin?
Dog owners- take your dog’s poo to your own home. Many dog poo bags are made of a plastic which breaks down over time and can be put into brown bins.
Can you put cut grass in brown bin?
Compost: Your compost bin can hold kitchen food scraps, fruits, vegetables, bread, cakes, biscuits, eggs and dairy, out of date food, plant trimmings, cooked and raw foods, tea leaves, tea bags, meat, fish, poultry and bones, grass clippings, leaves, cut flowers, and old plants.
Is taking from a bin stealing?
Technically it is theft if you take something from a bin or skip, though whether it is illegal depends on the motivation of the person taking it, and whether or not the property has a rightful owner.
Can you put grass cuttings in general waste bin?
Also, people are tempted to throw their grass clippings into their general waste bin. This again should always be avoided. When organic material breaks down it creates methane which can ignite in large quantities. The alternative to both of these is to visit your local tip.
Can you put bones in compost bin?
Can you put bones in compost? Many people find it surprising that, yes, you can compost bones. Contrary to what many composting newbies hear about how you should never add bones into compost, it’s perfectly safe to do so.
How much does a Bin Man earn in Edinburgh?
Average £10.68 per hour.
How long is bin strike in Edinburgh?
Waste workers in Edinburgh are taking part in an 11-day strike over a dispute over pay leading to bins across the city overflowing during one of the biggest art festivals Edinburgh hosts.
What is the average salary of a Bin Man UK?
The national average salary for a Bin Man is £25,215 in United Kingdom.
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 |
How much do Scottish bin men get paid?
The average salary for Bin Man is £30,947 per year in the Glasgow Area.
Will the Bin Man take my bin if it has maggots?
Don’t panic, although not desirable, maggots should not cause you any harm. Put your bin out for collection as normal on your next bin day. After it’s been emptied, clean it out with hot water and disinfectant or white vinegar, an effective, environmentally friendly alternative.