The distraught family of a missing Scots grandad say they never thought they'd still be looking for answers one year on from his disappearance.
27.08.2022 - 12:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Talks aimed at ending a council worker strike that has seen rubbish pile up in Scottish streets are continuing amid warnings over the impact on public health. Bosses at Public Health Scotland have told local authorities the “decontamination of public areas where bins have overflowed may be required”.
It comes as the organisation warned that “if organic waste builds up it can become a risk to human health”. People are being advised to double bag items such as food waste and used nappies or put them in containers.
Public Health Scotland said the spread of strike action by council workers – sparked by a dispute over pay – may result in “more widespread waste accumulation”. Waste workers at Edinburgh City Council walked out more than a week ago on August 18, with their action due to continue until August 30.
Meanwhile, cleaning staff at a number of other local authorities are now taking action, with cities including Glasgow and Aberdeen among those impacted. Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney has already said the piles of rubbish building up throughout Edinburgh are “deeply concerning” for public health.
The waste strikes are scheduled to last into next week – with further dates for action already fixed if the pay row can not be resolved.
Public Health Scotland has said: “Organic waste includes food waste, animal waste (from food or excrement), human waste (including nappies) and manure.”
The health body said the impact of waste on health is “varied” and “may depend on numerous factors, including the nature of the waste and weather conditions that may accelerate decomposition of waste”.
It said: “There are some simple precautions which people can take in order to reduce the possible health impacts of waste.
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The distraught family of a missing Scots grandad say they never thought they'd still be looking for answers one year on from his disappearance.
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