Mobile waste service goes seven days a week due to bin strikes, offering free rubbish drop-off points. Birmingham Mobile Tip Service Expands to Seven Days Amid Bin Strikes Birmingham’s mobile waste service now runs every day. This started because of ongoing bin strikes. The normal weekday schedule is expanding. Trucks go to spots for free…
Karin Smyth voices worries about less frequent bin collections in Bristol, urging council leaders to reconsider cut plans. Bristol MP Raises Concerns Over Proposed Bin Collection Cuts A Bristol MP spoke out about bin collections. Karin Smyth is worried about reduced rubbish pickups. The council wants bins emptied less often and may switch to every…
New rules in England may require homes to have four bins by next year to standardise recycling and boost rates. England Homes Could Soon Get Four Bins Under New Recycling Rules England plans to change waste management. By next year, homes may have four bins. March 2025 could see these changes arrive. Labour thinks current…
Council backs down on cuts after protests. Residents celebrate victory amid future funding worries. Coventry Council Reverses Cuts, Residents Celebrate a Victory Hey, guess what happened in Coventry! The council backed down on some budget cuts. People are calling it a big win. A councillor mentioned a funding boost was good news, still, he seemed…
Brentwood Council considers bi-weekly black bin collections to boost recycling rates amid falling performance. Brentwood Plan Considers Ending Weekly Black Bin Collection Services Brentwood Council will test a new waste plan. They want to boost recycling rates in their area. A pilot program will collect bins every two weeks, testing this only in one section…
An illegal waste site cleanup in Queensferry saddles Flintshire Council with a bill nearing £800,000. North Wales Super-Tip Cleanup Leaves Council With Huge Bill Someone illegally dumped waste in Queensferry. Flintshire Council now faces a big cleanup bill. The initial estimate was £402,000, covering the removal of 1,200 tonnes of waste. This occurred at an…
Residents lament rising trash levels, citing health risks from dumped items and increased rat presence. Sneinton Residents Cite Litter Health Hazard: Meat, Mattresses, Glass People in Sneinton complain about trash. They say it’s becoming a health risk. Rubbish covers paths and crossings. People have to walk around it. Locals see old TVs and used diapers.…
Cambridge toilet closures spark worry about waste management and inconvenience. People are against removing such a facility. Cambridge Toilet Closures Spark Fears of Public Inconvenience Cambridge might close some public restrooms. Locals worry about waste in the streets. People dislike being caught without options. The city runs 14 public toilets now. Eight are in the…
Birmingham faces bin collection upheaval with new budget. It includes service cuts, tax increase, and changes to waste management. Birmingham Bin Changes Detailed in Painful Council Budget Cuts Birmingham councilors will soon vote on a new budget. It includes more service cuts plus a tax increase. The city council needs to save £150 million. They…
Derby sees budget boost. Focus on social care, waste services, and city center recovery. Derby Council Leader Optimistic Ahead of Key Budget Meeting Nadine Peatfield writes about Derby finances. Budget decisions are coming on February 26. Much has occurred since her last article. Christmas and New Year both happened. The government gave budget details for…