Pictures taken from around Edinburgh show the shocking build up of rubbish as the bin strike continues.
Around 250 members of staff walked out on Thursday, with the action not scheduled to conclude until 30 August, covering the rest of the Fringe.
Union leaders will meet this week to consider a five per cent pay increase for refuse workers as comedians performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe slated the situation.
9. South Bridge
Keir Greenaway, Scotland senior organiser at the GMB union, said that Cosla's latest proposals will be considered by its local government committee, and any deal must see the lowest paid workers receive the biggest cash increases. Photo: National World
10. Bins in Edinburgh
Comedian Eleanor Morton said Edinburgh was "looking shocking" with "rubbish everywhere". Photo: National World
11. Over flowing bins
Comedian Martin Mor, currently performing at the Fringe, wrote on Twitter: "Why do people think it's ok to litter rather than accept this bin is full and just take their rubbish with them and dispose of it in a way that doesn't cause problems for other people." Photo: National World