Six BBQ Items Banned from Household Bins as England Tightens Recycling Rules Friday, July 17, 2026 barbecue recycling waste england environment safety charcoal government bins waste-management With summer in full swing and temperatures soaring through multiple heatwaves, households across England are being urged to rethink how they dispose of common barbecue items. Under the Labour Party government’s new Simpler … Read More
Solihull Residents Face Fortnightly Bin Collections Despite Complaints Thursday, July 16, 2026 solihull council recycling waste bincollections foodwaste environment residents flytipping government A senior Solihull councillor has confirmed that the shift to fortnightly bin collections, coming into effect this autumn, will remain in place despite dissatisfaction from some residents. Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet … Read More
Dudley Council Refuses Council Tax Refund Amid Bin Collection Failures Wednesday, July 15, 2026 dudley council refuse collections recycling finance tax service waste funding Dudley Council has ruled out issuing council tax refunds to residents experiencing delayed bin collections, despite widespread complaints and operational setbacks. During the council meeting on July 13, members of the ruling … Read More
Birmingham Council Considers Bin Collection Privatisation to Mitigate Strike Risks Sunday, July 12, 2026 birmingham privatisation bincollection wastemanagement strike outsourcing council industrialrelations recycling localgovernment Birmingham City Council has outlined privatising bin collections as a potential long-term solution to resolve the ongoing 19-month waste collection strike and reduce the risk of future industrial action. However, officials … Read More
'Avoid the Area' Warning Issued Following Massive Fire at Wolverhampton Recycling Yard Tuesday, July 7, 2026 wolverhampton fire recycling emergency firefighters westmidlands blaze evacuation safety crisis Over 24 hours after a major fire erupted at Jones Skips recycling yard in Cross Street, Wolverhampton, authorities continue to advise residents and workers to avoid the area. Those nearby have also been urged to keep doors … Read More
Birmingham’s New Council Leaders Urged to Save Weekly Bin Collections and Launch City-Wide Clean-Up Friday, June 19, 2026 birmingham bincollections waste cleanup council strike conservatives recycling coalition services Birmingham City Council’s new leadership faces urgent calls to preserve weekly bin collections and initiate a comprehensive city-wide clean-up. Following last month’s elections, the council—Europe’s largest—is now governed by … Read More