Recycling

Saturday, January 10, 2026 dudley recycling waste foodwaste collection bins council environment reusable community

Dudley residents are receiving new bins as the council enforces mandatory changes to domestic waste collection. Starting in April, local authorities are legally required to collect food waste alongside other recyclable … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham strike bins council union waste negotiation labour industrialaction recycling

As Birmingham’s bin workers mark one year of striking, union members remain steadfast in their commitment to continue the battle. The industrial action began on January 6 last year, sparked by a clash between the Labour-led … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 recycling waste england bincollection fines landfill compliance businesses households regulations

Starting April 2026, every household and business in England will need to follow new waste sorting rules under the government’s “Simpler Recycling” initiative. This overhaul is designed to improve recycling rates by clearly … 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

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham bins strike unite union recycling waste protests council politics

This year, Birmingham has witnessed a dramatic and prolonged bins strike that turned neighborhoods into scenes of piled-up waste, sparked furious protests, and even featured a giant rat costume drawing national attention. The … 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