The container people can leave items in (Photo: Edinburgh North West Police)

Police in the north west of the Capital are offering residents the opportunity to dump unwanted items for a free pick-up of their rubbish.

Residents have until 2pm to bring their items to a container in Granton to take advantage ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night.

The container will be at the corner of Wardieburn Place West and Wardieburn Street West.

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Edinburgh Police North West said on Twitter: "Up until 2pm today there is a ‘Community Clear Up’ for all residents to place unwanted items, excluding white goods, in a large container currently at the corner of Wardieburn Place West and Wardieburn Street West.