News - Waste and Recycling
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12 August 2024
Weather related service disruptions - Monday 12 August
Here's a rolling update of service disruptions today due to challenging weather conditions.
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18 July 2024
Cleaning up the problem of dumped mattresses in Orkney
A new project launching in Orkney soon aims to put to bed the problem of mattresses being dumped before their time – benefitting both the environment and local people’s wallets. The project - a…
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20 June 2024
Vape and e-cig recycling bins introduced at Orkney’s HWRCs
The Council has introduced specific recycling bins for vapes and e-cigarettes at our three Household Waste and Recycling Centres – Hatston, Garson and Bossack.
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11 June 2024
“Each step made lighter thanks to your immense support and encouragement”
The Council’s Graeme Mainland, who is learning to live with Multiple Sclerosis, never imagined when he signed up to ‘The 50k in May’ walking fundraiser the level of support that was out there.
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3 June 2024
Gas canister safety reminder
The Council is reminding the public about the dangers to our waste team staff of incorrectly disposing of gas canisters.
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29 May 2024
Illegal dumping prompts closure of Cursiter
Heads up folks that we’ve had to close the recycling centre at Cursiter Quarry in Finstown following illegal dumping of waste at the site.
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13 May 2024
Dog owners advised to buy own poop bags
Orkney Islands Council is advising the public and community groups that it is no longer stocking or distributing free dog poop bags.
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2 May 2024
Waste and Recycling update for 6 May public holiday
Orkney Islands Council is advising of waste and recycling arrangements for the upcoming public holiday on Monday 6 May 2024:
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26 April 2024
Trial of standard tip opening hours to start on 1 May
Orkney Islands Council’s waste and recycling centres will open from 8am to 3:45pm from 1 May, for a trial period this summer.
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17 April 2024
Tetra pak reminder
Orkney Islands Council’s waste team has now removed tetra pak skips from its recycling centres. This means householders should now put all ‘tetra pak’ style containers in their grey bins with other…
