We’re working hard to clean up the city
Birmingham: Clean-up crews are out across the city removing piles of fly-tipping and waste that has accumulated during industrial action.
They are clearing approx 1,500 tonnes of waste a day since our vehicles have been able to deploy on time, with around 100 refuse collection vehicles out every day.
Each day we have dozens of additional street cleaning crew and at least a dozen ‘grab trucks’ to clear large rubbish piles.
We are also supported by extra vehicles through mutual aid.
Leader of the Council Cllr John Cotton said: “Our work to clear the backlog is gathering pace and we will continue collecting waste over the weekend.
“I fully appreciate that there is still more to do, and I share the frustration of people across the city, but now that we are getting our crews out on time every day, we are starting to see a difference and I want to thank our amazing crews for their hard work over the last week.
“I also want to thank every citizen, community group and organisation that is helping with the clear-up. People are helping in neighbourhoods right across the city and their support is helping to clear our streets.”
Some of our household recycling centres have extended opening hours and slots can be booked online, and our mobile household waste centres are operating on extended hours too. You can check locations here.
Talks to resolve the dispute will continue next week and Cllr Cotton added: “I will stress again that we have made a fair and reasonable offer that means that no-one has to lose any pay at all, with alternative roles offered within the service, or indeed a promotion to work as a driver. We’re determined to reach an agreement but in the meantime, the clear-up continues.”
