Members of the trade unions GMB and Unite are planning strike action in Edinburgh from 14 – 22 August 2024.
Bin collections and street cleaning services will be severely disrupted across the city during this time.
The following services are not expected to run between 5am on 14 August until 4.59am on 22 August:
- Waste and recycling collections, including all communal and kerbside bins and boxes
- Street cleansing including litter bins
- Recycling centres
- Flytipping collections
- Bulky uplift service
- Public toilets
This is a national dispute over pay, with strike action planned in other councils across the country unless agreement is reached. Discussions are ongoing between COSLA, trade unions and the Scottish Government with a view to agreeing a pay deal and resolving the dispute.
Edinburgh Council has released information on how to prepare for the strike on their website and will be regularly posting the latest updates and advice. Please tell neighbours, friends and family who may not have heard about the upcoming strike so they can prepare.
