Birmingham Binmen Face Backlash Over Garden Waste Service Delay

Birmingham’s garden waste collection is delayed, and the £61.80 service won’t start on time. Some people already paid, and this delay made residents angry. Bin strikes caused this postponement, and a union might take further action next month.

The council stopped new sign-ups and will contact those who paid. People can take garden waste to city tips, but this is tough for taxpayers. Trash piles up due to the strike.

The garden waste fee rose recently from £50 to £60 in 2024. The union dislikes a job cut, and the council says it tried to compromise, calling the strike disruptive for everyone.

Many residents shared their opinions online; some want prompt refunds, while others ask how car-less people reach tips. Several people want the council to take action, and some even proposed a council tax strike.

People feel the union holds the city hostage, and others saw trash and rats around bins. Some think the council is broken, and several ask for partial tax refunds. Others suggest outside management is needed; people worry about future bin fees.