Birmingham City Council has unveiled the forthcoming schedule for its widely-used mobile tip trucks, providing residents with convenient opportunities to dispose of household waste across different neighbourhoods. The council's popular Mobile Household Waste Centre service will be making stops in several wards throughout the upcoming week, though with some notable gaps in the timetable.
Service Schedule and Location Details
The council has confirmed the following dates and locations for the mobile waste collection service:
- Monday 26 January (7:30am–12:30pm): Arden Road Shops Car Park, Frankley Great Park B45 0JA
- Tuesday 27 January (7:30am–12:30pm): Collingbourne Avenue Car Park, Bromford & Hodge Hill B36 8PE
- Wednesday 28 January (7:30am–12:30pm): Woodgate Valley Car Park, Bartley Green B32 3DS
- Thursday 29 January (7:30am–12:30pm): Pype Hayes Park Car Park B24 0HG
- Saturday 31 January (8am–12pm): Masjid E Noor Car Park, Aston B6 5HP
- Sunday 1 February (8am–12pm): Hamstead Pavilion, Handsworth B20 1BX
Important Service Information
Residents should be aware that no ward visits are scheduled for Sunday 25 January and Friday 30 January, as council crews will be redeployed to support essential street cleaning operations across Birmingham. The mobile service operates during specified morning hours only, so householders are advised to plan their visits accordingly.
Accepted and Prohibited Items
The council has clarified what materials can and cannot be deposited at the mobile collection points. The trucks can accept most common household items including:
- Beds and mattresses
- Sofas and upholstered furniture
- Small kitchen appliances
- General household waste
However, crews cannot accept certain materials, specifically:
- Bricks and construction rubble
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Large kitchen appliances
- Commercial or trade waste
Council Leadership Comments
Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, Councillor Majid Mahmood, emphasised the service's community value: "If you have any extra waste or unwanted household items, please do pop along. Our friendly crews are always on hand to offer support and advice. The Mobile Household Waste Centre trucks provide a vital service for residents who might otherwise struggle to transport larger items to recycling centres."
Councillor Mahmood extended gratitude to the various organisations supporting the initiative: "A huge thank you to the faith and non-faith organisations who so generously host the Mobile Household Waste Centre in their communities. We're also incredibly grateful to the dedicated City Council officers who operate the service, our waste disposal partners Veolia, who manage the Household Recycling Centres, and to the residents who use the service and support their families, friends, and neighbours."
Community Impact and Accessibility
The mobile tip truck service represents a significant commitment to improving waste management accessibility across Birmingham's diverse neighbourhoods. By bringing disposal facilities directly to communities, the council aims to reduce fly-tipping incidents and encourage responsible waste disposal practices.
The rotating schedule ensures different areas of the city benefit from this convenient service throughout the year, with particular attention given to locations that might be further from permanent household recycling centres. Residents are encouraged to check the council's official communications channels for any last-minute changes to the schedule or service arrangements.
