US EditionBirmingham declares major incident over bin strike
- On Monday, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter declared a state of emergency to ensure the new citywide trash collection service contract with FCC Environmental Services, set to begin on Tuesday, would not be disrupted.
- The declaration was made necessary after the St. Paul City Council previously voted to block the new contract due to concerns about the location of the truck refueling and dispatch station at 560 Randolph Avenue, which some community members opposed.
- The emergency declaration allows the city to proceed with the contract and suspends zoning regulations, ensuring trash pickup for over 65,000 St. Paul households.
- Mayor Carter stated the order will ensure uninterrupted citywide trash services, as trash collection is a critical public service impacting the health and wellness of every resident, while Public Works Director Sean Kershaw indicated the city will ensure trash pickup even if it requires court action.
- The St. Paul City Council must extend the state of emergency after three days, with a vote expected at Wednesday's meeting, although it's unclear if Carter has the necessary votes or what will happen if the extension is rejected, despite Council member Anika Bowie's intention to support a 90-day extension.
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Ongoing strike in UK's Birmingham leaves 17,000 tonnes of garbage piled up
Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident over the ongoing bin strike, which has left 17,000 tonnes of waste piling up on the streets for almost a month. The strike, which began on March 11, was initiated by Unite union members over pay disputes, particularly concerning proposed salary cuts and demotions. Council leader John Cotton said the declaration was necessary due to concerns for public health, as the waste had begun to disrupt…
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