Cleaner, Greener Streets for Birmingham news
Solihull man prosecuted for fly-tipping in Birmingham
A Solihull man has been ordered to pay £6,008 by Birmingham Magistrates’ Court after being found guilty of fly-tipping in Billesley.
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Independent review into council waste collections is published
The findings of the first phase of an independent review into waste collection services are set to be endorsed by Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet on February 11.
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Christmas tree recycling - January 2020
With this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations drawing to an end soon, Birmingham City Council has confirmed its tree recycling service – free of charge for citizens.
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Bin crew brings Christmas cheer for Kitts Green family
A three-year-old Kitts Green girl who wants to become a refuse collector when she grows up received a special Christmas treat from her local bin crew today (December 16).
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Christmas waste collection plans - Dec 2019 and Jan 2020
Christmas waste collections for households in December 2019 and January 2020 have been confirmed by Birmingham City Council.
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City supermarket fined £75,000 for waste and fly-tipping offences
An Alum Rock supermarket has been fined £75,000 for fly-tipping and trade waste-related offences following a prosecution brought by Birmingham City Council.
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Statement on bulky waste collection fee
The following is a statement explaining an increase in bulky waste collection fees, which come into effect on October 1.
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Love Your Street Day in Alum Rock
Birmingham City Council officers and staff from partner organisations joined forces for a Love Your Street Day in Alum Rock today (August 28).
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Top environmental consultancy to lead review of city waste service
One of the UK's largest environmental and engineering consultancies has been appointed to lead a review of the city’s waste service as part of the effort to best meet the needs of Birmingham citizens.
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Barrows for Birmingham’s cleaner, greener streets effort
Community groups and those with a passion for cleaner, greener streets are being invited to utilise equipment available on a fleet of 75 street cleaning barrows that have been bought by the council.
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Settlement to end waste service dispute
Heads of terms between the council and the unions Unite and Unison that will bring an end to the dispute within the city’s waste management service were approved by the council’s Cabinet (March 15).
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Waste dispute update - March 8
Proposed heads of terms between the council and Unite that would bring an end to the dispute within the city’s waste management service were presented to the council’s Cabinet today (March 8).
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Changes to bin collection contingency announced
Changes are being made to the contingency plan drawn up for bin collections in Birmingham as industrial action continues.
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Updated contingency plan for bin collections
Changes are being made to the contingency plan drawn up for bin collections in Birmingham as industrial action continues.
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Law change alters waste management responsibilities for citizens
Amendments to national laws mean residents who fail to take all reasonable measures to ensure they transfer waste to authorised carriers could face fixed penalty notices (FPNs) of £200.
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Waste collection contingency plans announced
A contingency plan for waste collections has been finalised following the announcement from Unite regarding its intention to take industrial action within the council’s Waste Management service.
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Findings of independent review into 2017 waste management dispute
An independent review into governance issues related to the 2017 waste management dispute has been published today (20 December 2018).
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Hall Green fly-tipping incident costs man his van
A Tipton man who was linked to a fly-tipping case in Hall Green earlier this year has been ordered to pay £3,620 and to forfeit his van by Birmingham Magistrates’ Court.
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Waste management modernisation update - 17 Sept 2018
The following is a statement on the latest news relating to the modernisation of Birmingham’s waste management service:
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Garden Waste service 2018
Subscriptions for this year’s Birmingham City Council garden waste collection service are now available.
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Refuse collection update - 5 January 2018
The following is an update on the recovery plan to catch up with recent missed bin collections in the city:
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Missed bin collections - 29 December 2017 update
The following is a statement on recent missed bin collections in parts of Birmingham in recent weeks:
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Christmas tree recycling service at four city parks
Anyone with a real Christmas tree that is no longer needed as the festive season comes to an end can recycle it thanks to the help of Birmingham City Council.
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Bin collections - 12 December 2017
The following is a statement on plans for Birmingham's refuse collection service tomorrow (Tuesday 12 December 2017) as the adverse weather is forecast to continue.
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Christmas waste collection plan 2017 is confirmed
Residents in Birmingham are being reminded of this year’s Christmas and new year waste collection arrangements, as the festive season nears.
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Statement on agreed Waste Management proposal
The following is a statement from the Leader of Birmingham City Council on the proposal to modernise waste management services, now agreed by both Cabinet and members of Unite the union:
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New signs warn fly-tippers they are being watched
New signs warning potential fly-tippers of Birmingham City Council’s approach to the problem are being rolled out at hotspot sites across the city.
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Student wins Zero Hero challenge with selfie-themed video
With Freshers’ Week underway, one student who began the term with an impressive start was Alexander Deiry of Birmingham City University, who scooped a big prize of £500 worth of Amazon vouchers.
