Wastemanagement

Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham strike unite johncotton wastemanagement labourcouncil paydispute bincollections recycling negotiations

Birmingham’s bin strike saga may be nearing a turning point as Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has extended an invitation to union Unite for urgent talks. The strike, driven by disputes over pay cuts reportedly … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 birmingham recycling binstrike foodwaste wastemanagement councilbins renewableenergy environmental recyclingbins householdwaste

Birmingham residents are all too familiar with the extended bin strike that has disrupted waste collection for over a year. Council tax has surged significantly, yet recycling services remain unused, leaving many to fend for … Read More

Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham injunction strike bincollections protests unite depot highcourt disruption wastemanagement

As Birmingham’s bin workers’ strike nears its one-year mark, the city council has obtained a High Court injunction banning protestors from blocking its waste depots and disrupting bin collections. The injunction, granted … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 solihull christmas newyear bincollection recycling wastemanagement council holiday gardenwaste festive

As the festive season approaches, Solihull Council reminds residents of important changes to their bin collection schedule this Christmas and New Year period. With increased waste from wrapping paper, holiday food, drinks, … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham binstrike wastemanagement mobilewastecentre flytipping community jcb cleanup council recycling

In spring 2025, Birmingham grappled with an all-out bin strike that left streets piled high with bags of rubbish. As the situation worsened, the city’s Mobile Household Waste Centres (MHWCs) extended their operations to seven … Read More