Residents have been told to expect uncollected rubbish in Derry after bin workers agreed to ballot for strike action.
Derry City and Strabane District Council (DC&SDC) said it had been advised that it has received formal notification from Unite the Union, in relation to strike action from March 21 to March 27.
The strike is also expected to have an impact on other council services including leisure facilities, street cleaning and recycling amenity centres.
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It's understood that 94 per cent of the workers at the council voted overwhelmingly in favour of the strike.
DC&SDC said while it "respected" the right of staff to take industrial action, the disruption would be "considerable" for residents across the city.
They said: "Council envisages that Refuse collections across the Council will be severely impacted and that routine Blue bin and Brown bin collection services will not operate on the week of 21 March.
"It is therefore advised that members of the public do not put their bins out for collection during this period. It is hoped Black Bin services will commence as normal on 28 March with the Blue and Brown bin collections recommencing the following week April 4.
"Council also envisages that the strike action will also have an impact on Recycling Centres with many centres not being able to operate during this period and some being closed."
"Street Cleansing services are also anticipated to be severely impacted. Litter bins are likely not to be emptied as per normal operation. Members of the public are asked to be aware of this," the spokesperson added.
"It is our understanding that some Council owned public parks and play areas may also be impacted and that some may need to remain closed during this period.
"In terms of leisure facilities, Council envisages that the strike action will have variable impact across all leisure centres and facilities in the Council area next week. It is anticipated that swimming pools at all leisure sites will be closed with no access to swimming lessons and school swimming sessions.
"Where possible, gym classes and main hall activities will continue however the level of services will vary and there is a possibility that there could be reduced opening hours at some centres. Pitch bookings will also be significantly impacted.
"It is hoped that planned essential maintenance works at the Foyle Arena will go ahead. This work will mean there will be no hot water for a number of days so dry changing facilities only, will be available. Leisure centre members and users are urged to contact their leisure centre directly for regular updates.
"Council has engaged with the Union this week to successfully secure an exemption for essential services such as burials at the Cemeteries and for the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
"The public are advised that the civic offices at Strand Road Derry and Derry Road Strabane should remain open to the public and Council can be contacted directly at 028 71 253253.
"Council envisages that its Museums and Visitor Services at the Guildhall and Tower Museum, Derry and Alley Theatre, Strabane should also be able to operate as normal."
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