A major clean-up operation is underway in Edinburgh after a two week strike by refuse workers.
Walkouts in Aberdeen, Dundee and the Highlands are continuing and another wave of industrial action is planned for next week.
Unions were back around the negotiating table with COSLA this afternoon in the hope of agreeing a deal.
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