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Council service updates

We will keep this page updated with all the latest changes to our services. Information on power cuts can be found at

Recycling Uplift - Macrihanish - 14.11.2024

Due to a vehicle breakdown we've been unable to complete recycling collections in Macrihanish. Please leave your bin out for collection and we'll aim to collect it tomorrow. 

Mixed Recycling - Iona

Due to external road works blocking access, we were unable to complete our collection on Iona, from the Community Hall to the north end of the island.  
Please take your bins back in and we will uplift on the next collection date, along with any excess you may have.

We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

U22 Achavaich Road Closure

The U22 Achavaich road has been closed between Achavaich Farm and ‘The Summit’ cottages.  This is due to damage to the road surface.

Islay Customer Service Point - Temporary Closure 15/11/24

Islay Customer Service Point will be closed on Friday 15th November and will reopen on Monday 18th November. Telephone and online services are still available.

General Waste Collection - Islay & Jura - 12/11/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Small green RCV is still on the mainland awaiting repairs and is due back on Islay 22/11/2024.
This means that any bins serviced by this lorry are subject to delays including, Jura, The Oa, Bruichladdich, Portnahaven, Port Ellen and Bowmore. 
We aim to sort this as soon as possible. Please see the website for further updates. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 
 

Recycling - Helensburgh & Lomond - 12.11.2024

Due to a vehicle breakdown we've been unable to collect recycling waste on the limited access uplift route.If your bin has been missed, please leave it out for collection. We will be performing a catch-up service, We'll endeavour to collect your recycling waste by the end of the week. 

EV Charging Network - Faults - 02.09.2024

Electric Vehicle Charger Faults:
We have some faults across our network of 37 EV chargers at the moment. We are working with our maintenance contractors to have these repaired as soon as possible.

The faults and some details are listed below. You can see the full range of publicly available chargers in ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute (not just those operated by the Council) on the .

  • 53517 Tiree Ferry Terminal – an engineer is due onsite mid Sept to repair this fault, please note this date is subject to change if there are ferry disruptions. Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site, but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
  • 51143 The Columba Centre, Fionnphort, Mull – an engineer is due onsite week beginning 9/9/24 to repair this fault. Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site, but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
  • 60104 Ledaig Car Park, Mull – an engineer is due onsite week beginning 9/9/24 to repair this fault. Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
  • 61622 Corran Halls Public Car Park – the engineer has ordered parts and will be scheduled to attend once they are received.  There is an another EVC available at this site.
  • 61720 Coal Pier Dunoon – an engineer has been scheduled to attend 2/09/24.  There is an another EVC available at this site.
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