News - Waste and Recycling
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28 March 2024
'Tetra pak' recycling ceased due to high costs for Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is advising that from next month (April 2024) ‘tetra pak’ style cartons will no longer be accepted for recycling at its Household Waste and Recycling Centres, due to the high…
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25 March 2024
Waste and recycling arrangements for upcoming Easter break
Orkney Islands Council is advising of waste and recycling arrangements over the upcoming Easter break.
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7 February 2024
Weather disruptions - Wednesday 7 February 2024
A rolling update on disruptions to Council services due to today's snowy conditions (Wednesday 7 February 2024):
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31 January 2024
Weather disruption roundup - Wednesday 31 January 2024
A roundup of weather-related disruptions for Wednesday 31 January and Thursday 1 February 2024.
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25 January 2024
Additional arrangements for waste collections missed due to snow
A reminder for those residents who didn’t get their waste collected last week (week starting 15 January 2024) due to the ice and snow:
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16 January 2024
Weather disruption roundup - Tuesday 16 January 2024
A roundup of disruption to Council services due to bad weather today, Tuesday 16 January 2024
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5 January 2024
General weather disruption update - 3 to 5 January
OIC is urging motorists to be vigilant about wind blown debris on the roads and drifting sand especially in the current bad weather.
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19 December 2023
Garson and Hatston tips due to reopen midday Wednesday
The Council's waste and recycling centres at Garson and Hatston will reopen at midday on Wednesday 20 December, following their temporary closure today due to a vehicle breakdown on Monday.
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19 December 2023
High winds may hamper waste and recycling services
With high winds forecast over the next few days, Orkney Islands Council is advising there is a possibility of disruption to its waste and recycling services.
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19 December 2023
Eday residents - change to festive period waste collectins
Eday folks, please be advised your waste collections over the festive period will be:
