Birmingham residents drop off rubbish at mobile bin lorries

At least 26,000 tonnes of rubbish removed from Birmingham’s streets, says minister as strikes continue

At least 26,000 tonnes of rubbish have been removed from Birmingham’s streets, a minister said as he claimed “significant progress” is being made to help the city.

Birmingham residents drop off rubbish at mobile bin lorries

Bin bags which appear to have been ripped open by vermin with rotting food spilling out lay stacked on street corners along with old sofas, beds and building materials.