Dudley's new food waste bins arrive for 80,000 homes
Dudley Council begins delivering 80,000 food waste caddies as new national rules start in April. Learn about the new collection schedule and the private sector debate.
Dudley Council begins delivering 80,000 food waste caddies as new national rules start in April. Learn about the new collection schedule and the private sector debate.
New national recycling rules start March 31, 2026, requiring four-bin separation. Households in England risk £400 fines for non-compliance. Check your local council's plans now.
Students at South Devon UTC in Newton Abbot used savvy budgeting to achieve their largest-ever foodbank collection for Teignbridge Homeless Action Today (THAT).
Birmingham's bin strike marks a full year of industrial action. Union members vow to fight on as the council cites equal pay concerns. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Protests at Atlas and Perry Barr depots delayed Birmingham waste trucks. Council advises residents to leave bins out as year-long pay dispute continues.
East Cheshire Hospice's annual Christmas tree collection is back, aiming to top last year's £160,000 haul. Volunteers will navigate Macclesfield traffic, including FA Cup crowds, to recycle trees and fund patient care.
Birmingham's bin strike hits its one-year mark with no resolution. We examine the dispute's roots, the impact on residents, and why a solution remains elusive for the city's waste crisis.
HMRC announces a major crackdown on unpaid taxes, targeting individuals and companies. Learn about the new enforcement measures and the billions in revenue being pursued.
Dudley Council urges residents to leave bins out as crews tackle missed collections during the Arctic blast. Council leader pledges review of grit bin removals. Read the latest.
Government commissioners say resuming negotiations to end Birmingham's year-long bins strike is not viable, praising the council's 'fortitude'. Read the latest on the dispute.
Birmingham City Council has released the 2026 schedule for its free mobile household waste service. Find out where and when the tip lorries will be in your area this week.
All households in England face new 'Simpler Recycling' rules from April 2026, with four waste streams and potential £110 fines for non-compliance. Get up to speed now.
A refuse collector reveals the common household item that contaminates recycling loads, leading to bins being left unemptied. Learn how to dispose of it correctly.
The UK government confirms a major bin collection overhaul from 2026, requiring households to separate waste into seven streams. Find out what this means for you.
The Rotary Club of Carlton's festive Santa sleigh collections raised almost £7,000 to support local projects, charities and families. Discover how the funds will help the community.
Birmingham's bin strike enters its second year with streets strewn with waste. See the latest images and read why the dispute between the council and Unite continues unresolved.
Birmingham's bin strike continues into 2026 with streets piled high. The council and Unite remain deadlocked over pay and equal pay risks. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Birmingham's bin strike shows no sign of ending as 2026 begins, with shocking images revealing piles of uncollected rubbish and fly-tipping across the city. See the full story.
Birmingham City Council confirms new fortnightly general waste collections from June 2026, with weekly food waste pickups. Learn the key dates and how your service will change.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service changes from June 2026, including fortnightly general rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and details.
Solihull Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out when to put your rubbish and recycling out over the festive period.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Just Helping for the 2026 Christmas tree recycling appeal across Greater Manchester. Register your tree for collection to raise vital funds. Bookings close January 5.
A timeline of the disruptive Birmingham bins strike, from major incidents to megapickets, and what residents can expect as the dispute continues into 2026.
Birmingham City Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2026. Residents warned NOT to put blue-lid recycling bins out due to ongoing strike action. Check your new dates here.
Birmingham City Council confirms a major waste service overhaul for 2026, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and what it means for you.
Birmingham Hospice's Treecycling scheme offers an eco-friendly way to dispose of your real Christmas tree in January. Register your tree for collection, make a donation, and support vital end-of-life care services.
Birmingham City Council releases revised 2025 festive waste collection schedule. Check your dates online as recycling remains suspended due to industrial action.
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
UK households risk £80 fines for bin collection errors over Christmas. Learn the festive schedule changes, how to avoid penalties, and protect your property value.
Dean Valley Primary School pupils ran a festive Jingle Bell Jog to raise money for East Cheshire Hospice. The school community rallies around the vital local charity as it prepares for its annual Christmas tree collection.