Birmingham Christmas bin collection changes confirmed
Birmingham City Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Check the new schedule and find out when to put your bins out.
Birmingham City Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Check the new schedule and find out when to put your bins out.
Walsall Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Find out your new collection day and rules for extra waste.
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The government confirms new Simpler Recycling rules for England, introducing a standardised four-bin system from 2026 to end collection confusion. Find out what changes for your household.
Birmingham residents face more missed bin collections after protests at a council depot. The city's long-running industrial dispute continues to cause disruption. Read the latest updates.
A fresh dispute has erupted in Birmingham after agency bin workers were offered a £600 cash incentive to work over New Year, angering striking council staff. Read the full story.
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Government commissioners overseeing Birmingham City Council have demanded an urgent action plan to resolve the long-running bin strike, warning the council cannot 'just sit and hope'.
Francis House Children's Hospice teams up with Just Helping for a January 2026 Christmas tree collection across Greater Manchester. Register now for an eco-friendly pick-up in return for a donation.
Households are warned that altered bin collection schedules over Christmas could lead to £80 fines for pavement obstructions. Experts advise planning ahead to avoid penalties and pest problems.
Shropshire Council warns residents after a fire extinguisher exploded in a bin lorry in Shifnal, putting crew at risk. Learn how to dispose of hazardous waste safely.
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Birmingham's bin strike disruption is set to extend into 2026 as organisers plan a third major 'megapicket' protest. Read the latest on the ongoing industrial action.
Birmingham faces more bin chaos as a third 'megapicket' is planned for January 30, 2026. The strike over pay and roles threatens renewed disruption. Read the latest.
Bishop Desmond Jaddoo offers to mediate in Birmingham's long-running bin strike, citing public health fears. He's even willing to meet on Christmas Day. Read the latest.
Major new bin collection rules are set for 2026, requiring households to separate waste into four containers. Learn how the changes will affect you and boost recycling.
Birmingham City Council denies union claims it is hiring new agency staff for 'strikebreaking' as bin strike escalates. Get the latest on the dispute.
UK households warned over festive garden waste disposal. Dumping natural decorations risks £1,000 fines and harms wildlife. Check your local council's Christmas collection schedule now.
Birmingham City Council is recruiting new agency workers for street cleaning as bin strikes continue, Unite claims. The union alleges this is to replace striking staff.
Concerns rise as Birmingham's bin strike impacts Solihull with increased fly-tipping. Council data shows over 3,000 incidents, with plans for a new enforcement strategy underway.
Striking bin workers in Birmingham have blockaded the Atlas depot, causing major delays and likely missed collections. The bitter dispute over pay and conditions continues to disrupt the city.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Birmingham City Council could face a government financial penalty after bin strikes forced it to delay new weekly food waste collections, missing a key environmental target. Read the latest.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
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The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.