'I'm embarrassed' - Birmingham bin worker's message to Brummies as strike hits one year 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
Bin Collection Overhaul in England: New Rules and £110 Fine for Non-Compliance Starting 2026 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
How the Birmingham Bins Strike Unfolded in 11 Key Moments – and What Lies Ahead 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
Christmas Wrapping Paper “Scrunch Test” Reveals Recyclability Thursday, December 25, 2025 recycling wrappingpaper christmas environment plastic glitter giftbags waste ecofriendly reuse As festive celebrations unfold, families are being urged to check their Christmas wrapping paper before discarding it to ensure it doesn’t harm the environment. Not all wrapping paper is recyclable, and mixing non-recyclable … Read More
'I still have wrapping from last Christmas in my recycling - I'm dreading the festive season' Wednesday, December 24, 2025 recycling strike birmingham waste pensioner dispute council disruption community environment Lorraine Boyce, an elderly resident of Kings Norton, Birmingham, has been forced to store her recycling materials in her hallway and garden shed ever since the city’s bin workers began their industrial strike earlier … Read More
Major Changes to Birmingham Council Tips: Extended Hours Until End of January Wednesday, December 17, 2025 birmingham council tips recycling festive openinghours waste strike megapicket unite Birmingham City Council has announced extended opening hours for all household waste centres across the city during the busy festive season. Starting Sunday, 21 December, all five council tips will be open from 7am to 9pm on … Read More