A Birmingham councillor has publicly warned residents after images surfaced of a person attempting to force items into an already-full clothing bank on Quinton Road West. Independent Councillor Sam Forsyth, who represents the Quinton area, shared two photographs on social media showing a man appearing to yank the handles of the donation bin while his foot was raised mid-air.
Councillor's plea on social media
In a Facebook post published on Monday, August 17, Councillor Forsyth pleaded with locals: "If the clothing banks are full on QRW, please don’t try & break them to ram your stuff in. Take your stuff home & don’t fly-tip it, thank you." The councillor also reminded residents that leaving items outside the banks still constitutes fly-tipping, even if the bins are full.
Fly-tipped rubbish includes a toilet
The photographs, shared by the councillor, show the donation bins surrounded by fly-tipped waste, including filled black bin bags and even a toilet. The clothing banks are intended for donations of used clothes and shoes, but the images highlight how some residents have instead dumped unwanted items directly beneath the bins.
Impact on the community
This incident adds to ongoing concerns about fly-tipping in the Quinton area, which can lead to environmental damage and enforcement action. Councillor Forsyth's warning serves as a reminder that proper disposal of waste is required, and that damaging donation banks to force items in is not acceptable. Residents are urged to take their items home if the banks are full, rather than leaving them on the street.
