Midland Farmer Sparks Fresh Controversy Over Waste Dumping and Lorry Depot Sunday, December 14, 2025 peopleton farmer waste dumping lorries environment investigation tenant farming community Carl Powell, the 80-year-old farmer known for his infamous billboard calling the village of Peopleton “murderous, lawless and godforsaken,” is once again at the center of local controversy. This time, the … Read More
Key Dates for Dudley Christmas and New Year Bin Collections Saturday, December 13, 2025 dudley christmas newyear bins waste recycling collection schedule holiday council Dudley Council has announced important updates to the bin collection schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year period. Residents are advised to take note of these changes to ensure their waste and recycling bins are … Read More
Major New Bin Collection Rules Introduced for 2026: What Households Need to Know Monday, December 8, 2025 waste recycling environment bins households foodwaste england collection 2026 rules Starting in 2026, millions of households across England will face new mandatory rules for bin collections aimed at simplifying waste disposal and increasing recycling rates. The government is introducing a nationwide standard … Read More
Resident Pleads for Urgent Action as Tarry Road Flooded with Rubbish Saturday, December 6, 2025 flytipping birmingham rubbish waste enforcement community health safety environment recycling A Birmingham resident has issued a desperate plea for stronger enforcement as illegal dumping on Tarry Road in Alum Rock spirals out of control, severely impacting the community’s safety and well-being. Wajid Hussain reports … Read More
Solihull Launches Tougher Measures Against Fly-Tipping Following Thousands of Incidents Wednesday, December 3, 2025 solihull fly-tipping waste enforcement prosecution illegal dumping community resources strategy council Solihull Council is preparing to implement a robust crackdown on fly-tipping after data revealed over 3,000 incidents in the 2024-2025 period. Although this marks a decrease of 752 cases from the previous year, the volume … Read More
Five Key Insights on Birmingham’s Upcoming Bin Collection Changes and Fortnightly Recycling Update Wednesday, December 3, 2025 birmingham waste collections recycling fortnightly foodwaste binstrike council transformation environment Birmingham City Council has announced that its long-awaited overhaul of the city’s bin collection service is set to commence in June 2026, regardless of the status of the ongoing strike by waste workers. The planned waste … Read More