Businesses in Scottish capital fear vermin ‘left, right and centre’ in repeat of 2022’s industrial action to disrupt festival
Business owners fear a looming bin strike could transform Edinburgh into an “ugly mess” plagued by rats and turn tourists away during the– which saw mountains of rubbish and an increase in rats running around the streets – is likely to go ahead next month.
“It’s going to look and smell disgusting,” he said. “Some international tourists might think it’s what we normally do here. It’s not exactly showcasing the city at its best. “It’s a very disruptive to have such an ugly mess,” said Mr McKee. “I’m worried about the visual impact, the smell and the rats. That was all pretty appalling last time.”
“It’s regrettable that we’re forced into this position,” he added on potential strike ahead. “We don’t want all this disgusting waste around our towns and cities.” Some stored bags in the bath so leaks were easy to clean, while others hired their own skips as a temporary solution.that the increase in rats in the centre of Edinburgh spread across residential areas in the aftermath of the 2022 bin strike.
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