Bin collection strikes in Glasgow mean that bins around the city are overflowing, but there are some places you can go to empty your rubbish.

Strikes have been taking place all week as 970 cleansing workers campaign for better pay during COP26. 

With strikes expected to continue until November 8, here's where you can empty your bins today...

Where can I empty my bins today?

You can take your bins to Shieldhall Household Waste Recycling Centre in the south west of the city or Easter Queenslie Household Waste Recycling Centre in Glasgow's east end.

These are the only two recycling centres operating in the city today, open from 8am-6pm, with last entry at 5:45pm. 

These openings are subject to change, so Glasgow City Council advises people to keep up to date on its website, which will be updated as more centres become available. 

Why are there bin strikes? 

970 cleansing workers are striking during COP26 in a bid for better pay, forcing Glasgow city council to bring in contractors to collect bins. 

It has led to bins around the city overflowing, despite almost 1,000 park staff being drafted in to help tackle the city’s cleansing needs while bin staff remain on strike.

These strikes are expected to last until at least Monday November 8. 

The Glasgow Times will continue to bring you all the latest on the bin strikes as the climate summit unfolds.

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