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Council Tax | Waste and recycling industrial action - FAQ for residents | Birmingham City Council

Council Tax

If you don’t collect my bins, can I withhold my council tax?

It is a legal responsibility to pay Council Tax and we urge people to continue doing this.

The current situation is the result of industrial action taken by Unite the Union, not due to the council’s actions.

Council Tax is collected to fund council services generally.

Find out more about Council Tax.


Page last updated: 2 April 2025

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