Rats and rubbish as Birmingham bin strikes continue into second year

Birmingham continues to struggle with severe waste management issues one year into an all-out strike by bin workers, leading to piles of rubbish and rampant fly-tipping in neighborhoods like Small Heath and Sparkhill. The dispute stems from a council decision to restructure waste roles, risking pay cuts for workers. Locals express frustration over the accumulation of waste and the impact on their living conditions, as negotiations between the council and union remain stalled.

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