Mountains of rubbish STILL litter Birmingham pavements six months into bin strike

Published on July 07, 2025 at 09:23 PM

MOUNTAINS of rubbish littered the pavements in Birmingham yesterday — six months into the city’s unprecedented bin strike.

Locals say their by the foul smells in the .

Pile of rubbish and cardboard boxes on a city street.
Mountains of rubbish littered the pavements in Birmingham yesterday — six months into the city’s unprecedented bin strike
Overflowing rubbish and a wheelbarrow filled with waste in Birmingham during a bin strike.
Locals say their lives have been made a misery by the foul smells

Bethany Campbell, 22, of Selly Oak, said: “The place stinks, it looks atrocious and residents just feel they are being forgotten about.

“Nobody should live like this in modern Britain.”;

The Unite union began in January after pay cuts of up to £8,000.

They have a mandate until December.

Union boss Sharon Graham vowed to remain “relentless”; to get a deal.

The council is running contingency arrangements and is still negotiating.

A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said: “The council recognises the significant impact that has had on the people and communities of Birmingham and thanks every resident for their continued patience under difficult circumstances.

“The council is grateful for the community groups who are working to clear waste and helping their fellow residents during this challenging time.

“The council remains committed to resolving the industrial action in the best interest of all parties involved.”;

Overflowing bins and piles of rubbish on a Birmingham street during a bin strike.
The Unite union began the strikes in January after pay cuts
Overflowing trash bags and refuse piled on a Birmingham street during a bin strike.
The council is running contingency arrangements and is still negotiating a deal


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