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LBC investigates Birmingham's bin strike
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April 7, 2025
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11:23Now PlayingBirmingham is in the midst of a crisis. With an estimated 17,000 tonnes of rubbish now lining the streets due to an ongoing bin strike, the city has become a breeding ground for vermin.
Birmingham City Council has been forced to declare a major incident as the bin men strike continues across the city.
Residents are into the fourth week of strikes as the unions and council attempt to end an ongoing dispute over lost job roles and pay.
The council has said daily pickets have blocked their depots meaning workers can not get out to clear waste off the streets. Public health concerns have also been risen as a result. Rats are thriving, feasting on rotting food, and making their way closer to homes.
To understand the full scale of the problem, Tom Swarbrick spent the day in Birmingham speaking to residents, a pest control business, and a striking binman.
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