Edinburgh bin strike: Pictures show major clean-up operation as workers return after two-week strike
A major clean-up operation has begun in Edinburgh as waste and cleansing services resume after nearly two weeks of strike action by workers.
The city’s waste workers walked out on August 18 in a dispute over pay, but returned to work on Tuesday (August 30) to tackle the mountains of rubbish that have accumulated in many streets.
Take a look through our photo gallery as the big clean-up operation gets under way.
1. Lift off
The historic Grassmarket was one of the first areas to be cleaned up on Tuesday as waste and cleansing services resumed after nearly two weeks of strike action by workers. Photo: LISA FERGUSON
2. Grassmarket
A waste worker sweeps the streets of the Grassmarket. Photo: Lisa Ferguson Photo: LISA FERGUSON
3. Clean sweep
The clean-up operation begins in Edinburgh's Victoria Street after the bin strike ends. Photo: Lisa Ferguson Photo: LISA FERGUSON
4. Victoria Street
A waste worker sets about returning beautiful Victoria Street to its former glory after moutains of rubbish piled up. Photo: Lisa Ferguson Photo: LISA FERGUSON