Bin strike latest as workers plan to walk out again next week

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East Ayrshire residents have been ordered not to put their bins out today.Strike action is set to last until tomorrow but workers have scheduled a second eight-day walkout starting from next Tuesday.Locals have been told not to present their recycling trolleys, garden waste bin, commercial waste bin or household waste bin today.A statement from East Ayrshire Council reads: "Your waste collection service will be affected by industrial action from Wednesday, August 24 up to and including Wednesday, August 31."Please do not put out your recycling trolley for collection.

Save your recycling and present it bagged with your trolley on your next scheduled collection day."Please do not put out your garden waste bin or commercial waste bin for collection.

Arrangements will be made to collect your bins as soon as possible and as resources allow.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android. "If today, Tuesday, August 30 is your household waste bin collection day, do not put your bin out for collection. "Your household waste bin will be collected as soon as possible and as resources allow."Please share this information with affected neighbours, friends and family. "The recycling centres at Garlaff, Cumnock and Western Road, Kilmarnock will be open and appointments can be made online " Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines –sign up to our free daily newsletter here