News - Waste and Recycling
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27 September 2022
Heading to the tip soon? Winter opening hours start 1 October
Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public that winter opening hours will be in operation from 1 October for all its waste and recycling facilities.
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26 August 2022
Waste and Recycling Strike Update
Due to national strike action over pay, there will be no waste or recycling collections in Orkney today, Friday 26 August.
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1 August 2022
Show time is fast approaching in Orkney
Given Dounby Show day is a local holiday, it means that Hatston, Bossack and Garson Household and Waste Recycling Centres and the St Margaret’s Hope and Cursiter Recycling Centres will be closed on…
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1 July 2022
New tags for unemptied bins to help households get back on track
The Council has introduced a new yellow tag for bins when householders get in a muddle with collections.
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20 May 2022
Waste and recycling over Jubilee period
Changes to waste and recycling services over the period celebrating Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee:
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20 May 2022
New bins made easy
Orkney Islands Council is making it easier for households to replace their damaged bins, with the introduction of a ‘QR code’ which takes householders straight to an online order form.
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28 April 2022
Temporary closure of Cursiter Recycling Centre
The Recycling Centre at Cursiter Quarry in Finstown will be closed at 1pm today (Thursday 28 April) to allow for a clean-up operation after various types of inappropriate waste was dumped there.
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23 December 2021
Working at Christmas - Mickey and Barney's Story - Council Garage
While many of us are enjoying a few days off during the festive season, spare a thought for those who will be on duty during the 12 days of Christmas, helping make this time special for others on…
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20 December 2021
Orkney to pilot Scotland-wide deposit return scheme
Orkney is due to lead the way on a ground-breaking Scotland-wide recycling scheme next year.
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1 December 2021
Garson recycling centre disruption ahead
Due to operational reasons outwith the Council’s control the Garson Recycling Centre will be closed on Friday 3, Saturday 4, Sunday 5, and Monday 6 December inclusive.
