Collections were disrupted again today
It comes as WDC are still awaiting the outcome of a ballot of GMB members on a pay offer
We contacted Biffa for a statement and they said "We are working hard to minimise disruption following the decision by some of our colleagues to go on strike. We will continue to try and resolve the dispute as soon as we possibly can"
How has the strike affected you? let us know and have your say email news@ashdownradio.com
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Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing Don't Leave Me This Way by Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes
