Fire at Council Depot
Householders in some areas of Midlothian are being warned to expect limited disruption to bin collections today following a late night blaze at a council depot.
Garden waste (brown bins) collections for today (Thursday, 28th October) for areas of Penicuik, Loanhead, Lasswade and Bonnyrigg have been suspended as a result of the damage caused to a number of vehicles.
Fire brigade investigations are underway into the fire. No-one was injured and the cause is unknown at this stage.
A Midlothian Council spokesman said: "We are co-operating with the relevant authorities and have hired in vehicles to replace those damaged in this incident to minimise disruption for residents. While we've been able to continue residual refuse collection (grey bins), we've had to suspend brown bin collection today for some areas. We would ask householders in the areas affected to take their brown bins back from the kerbside. We will collect these brown bins at the next scheduled pick up point, which will be in two week's time. Further information will be provided when available."
A special waste collection information line - 0131 561 5284 - has been set up for Midlothian residents.
Bulletin issued at 10:15, Thursday, 28th October, 2010
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