Birmingham City Council aims to resolve a backlog of 22,000 tonnes of uncollected waste caused by a workers' strike that began on March 11. Strategic Director Craig Cooper announced that, despite contention over job cuts with the Unite union, efforts to collect waste have resumed. The overflowing rubbish has raised public health concerns, noted by reports of increased vermin activity. Cooper expressed confidence in restoring normal waste collection services by the weekend, demonstrating the council's commitment to addressing the issue promptly for affected residents.
Despite the ongoing dispute with the Unite union, Birmingham City Council is on track to clear a backlog of 22,000 tonnes of uncollected waste by the weekend.
Craig Cooper emphasized the urgency of tackling the backlog resulting from the bin strike, particularly for those most affected by the rubbish pile-up.
Mr Cooper noted that the council expects to return to normal weekly household waste collections and tackle overflow issues exacerbated by the strike.
Reports indicate that the situation has attracted attention, with references to 'cat-sized rats' due to the waste accumulation, raising concerns about public health.
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