📢 WASTE DEPOTS UPDATE The hearing for the council’s injunction application against Persons Unknown is listed for: -10.30am on Friday 13 February 2026 - Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre, Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6DS - for 3 hours 1/2

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT RE BLOCKADING OF WASTE DEPOTS ⚠️ On 3rd February 2026 the city council made an application to the High Court for an injunction to tackle the recent blockading and obstruction being experienced at its waste depots. More information can be found here - https://orlo.uk/C0IGo

🚛 A list of our Mobile Household Waste Centre locations for February can be found on our website 🏠 You can bring your household general waste, and bulky items with no need to book  Link in the comments 👇

Our hard-working clean-up crews have been out across the city collecting rubbish and removing piles of fly-tipping and waste. Last week, we collectively cleared 6,044 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

🚗 There are extended opening hours at our Household Recycling Centres All sites are open as follows: ⏰ Mon – Fri: 7am – 9pm ⏰ Sat & Sun: 8am – 6pm 📱 Book online before you visit. No booking needed for cars at Castle Bromwich

⚠️ WASTE COLLECTIONS 30/1 Due to expected disruption at all our depots because of the planned 'mega-picket' we have decided to suspend collections today. We are sorry for the inconvenience and aim to catch-up over the weekend. Please leave your bin out & we will collect as soon as we can.

📢 WASTE UPDATE 29/1 Collection vehicles left Smithfield and Atlas just after 10am, and Perry Barr at 10.50. Without these delays crews would deploy by at least 6.45 so this is causing significant disruption. We will collect bins as soon as we can.

⚠️ WASTE COLLECTIONS 29/1 Protesters have again blocked vehicles at all our depots this morning. Apologies for the delays. Please leave out your bin and we will collect as soon as we can.

📢 WASTE UPDATE 28/1 Following protests this morning our fleet was fully deployed by 10 at Atlas depot & 10.45 at Perry Barr . Without these delays our crews are out collecting rubbish by 6.45am at the latest, often earlier. Please leave your bins out and we will collect as soon as we can.

⚠️ WASTE COLLECTIONS 28/1 Protesters are again walking in front of vehicle at two of our depots - Perry Barr & Atlas. This is causing delays. Please leave your bin out as scheduled and we will collect as soon as we can. Apologies for the inconvenience.

📢 WASTE UPDATE 27/1 Following protests this morning our fleet was fully deployed by 9.30 at Perry Barr depot and 9am at Atlas . Without these delays our crews are out collecting rubbish by 6.45am at the latest, often earlier. Please leave your bins out and we will collect as soon as we can.

⚠️ WASTE COLLECTIONS 27/1 Due to protesters walking in front of vehicles there have been delays at two of our depots - Perry Barr & Atlas. Please leave your bin out if scheduled for today and we will collect as soon as we can. Apologies for the inconvenience.

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including Full Council TODAY, Tuesday 27 January from 2pm. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/E0Yhm #BCCLive #BhamCityCouncil

❗ Waste collections are back on schedule after recent disruption due to weather & protests at depots. ✅ Last week 6,938 tons of kerbside waste was collected, plus 1,180 from recycling centres, including over the weekend. 💚 Thanks to our hard-working crews & residents for your patience.

Our hard-working clean-up crews have been out across the city collecting rubbish and removing piles of fly-tipping and waste. Last week, we collectively cleared 6,790 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

🚛 Our Mobile Household Waste Centres are out and about across the city this week 🏠 You can bring your household general waste, and bulky items with no need to book Find out more, including a list of upcoming locations using the link in the comments👇

🔥 Warm Welcome spaces are open across Birmingham 📍 From Acocks Green Baptist Church to Upcycle Birmingham, Castle Vale, you’ll find things to do, people to meet and a ‘warm welcome’ near you Link to our directory of Warm Welcome spaces in the comments 👇

🚨 Caught in the act! 🚨 This vehicle was seized for fly-tipping - a blight on our communities and the environment. We won’t tolerate it. Dispose of waste legally or risk losing your vehicle ♻️🚫 Thanks Springfield & Sparkhill Police 👏 Report fly-tipping: https://orlo.uk/rlYbk

💻👀Webcasts: Watch Birmingham City Council live-streamed meetings this week including the Cabinet meeting TODAY, Tuesday 20 January from 10am and the Planning Committee meeting on Thursday 22 January from 11am. Join via the link here: https://orlo.uk/OB89W #BCCLive #BhamCityCouncil

Our hard-working clean-up crews have been out across the city collecting rubbish and removing piles of fly-tipping and waste. Last week, we collectively cleared 6,808 tonnes of waste. We know there’s more to do and we’ll continue to clear the rubbish.

🚛 Our Mobile Household Waste Centres are out and about across the city this week 🏠 You can bring your household general waste, and bulky items with no need to book  Find out more, including a list of upcoming locations using the link in the comments👇

⚠️ WASTE UPDATE Once again protesters have blocked our fleet causing delays at Atlas and Smithfield this morning. Please leave your bin out as scheduled and we will collect as soon as we can. Apologies for the inconvenience.

🎄 If you have a real Christmas tree that you have no future use for – they can be recycled at any of our 5 Household Recycling Centres Book before you visit 👇

⚠️ WASTE COLLECTIONS Missed collections Thurs 8 & Fri 9 January will be taken as a double collection (inc excess waste) on the scheduled collection day this week Missed collections Mon 12 Jan will be taken as a double collection (inc excess waste) on Monday 19 Jan Thanks for your patience.

WASTE COLLECTION - MONDAY 12/1 ⚠️ Protesters have again blocked our fleet at Tyseley and Perry Barr depots this morning. This means delays to collections. Please leave your bin out as scheduled and we will to them as soon as we can.

🎄 If you have a real Christmas tree that you have no future use for – they can be recycled at any of our 5 Household Recycling Centres Book before you visit👇

⚠️ Following the heavy snow and continued icy conditions our gritters will be treating the city’s priority roads at 2pm, and footpaths at 4am tomorrow. Gritting crews were out overnight snowploughing and gritting, and this will continue today. For more info: https://orlo.uk/0hSOc #wmgrit

Our gritting crews were working overnight to treat roads and priority footpaths. We will continue to monitor the situation. Take care if out and about.

⚠️ WASTE COLLECTIONS TODAY (9/1) Due to heavy snow and an amber weather warning we have suspended collections for today. Please leave your bin out and we will collect as soon as we can. Recycling centres are also closed. Apologies for the inconvenience. Please look out for further updates.

⚠️ An Amber Warning for snow has been issued for an area including the West Midlands, from 8pm tonight until 9am tomorrow (Friday 9 Jan). ℹ️ Stay safe and only travel if essential. Access the latest weather advice from the Met Office: https://orlo.uk/yt0sr

⚠️ Waste collections tomorrow (Friday) Snow and sleet is forecast overnight which could cause some disruption to the city. ✅ At this stage we plan to make waste collections as normal so please put out your bin if it is your collection day. Look out for further updates tomorrow.

⚠️ With the forecasted heavy snow due this evening and tomorrow we will be treating the city’s priority roads Crews are already out this morning and overnight there will be snowploughing and gritting This will continue on Friday 1/2

⚠️ Protesters have blocked our depots this morning causing delays to some of our waste vehicles. ✅ Please leave your bins out as normal and we will get to them as soon as we can.

⚠️ Our parks are beautiful in winter but please be careful near frozen water. ✅ Stay off the ice: Do not walk, skate or play on frozen ponds no matter how thick it looks. ✅ Supervise children: Keep children close and ensure they understand the dangers. 1/2

Warm Welcome sites across Birmingham provide free, warm and welcoming spaces where people can take part in activities, access services and get practical advice and support, as well as meet members of their community ❤️ Find your nearest Warm Welcome here: https://orlo.uk/BEzS5 #HelpinBrum

🎄 If you have a real Christmas tree that you have no future use for – they can be recycled at any of our 5 Household Recycling Centres Book before you visit👇

✅ Bin collections are back to your usual collection day today Collection days can be found here👇

❄️GRITTING ALERT ❄️ Temperatures are set to remain low, so our teams will start gritting roads from 3pm today, with priority footways being treated from 4am tomorrow. Take care out there. Please drive safely. #wmgrit

Our dedicated waste crews have been working hard across Birmingham today. Their commitment—especially at this time of year—helps keep Birmingham clean and moving. Thank you to every member of the team for your hard work and dedication.

❄️GRITTING ALERT ❄️ Temperatures are set to remain low, so our teams will start gritting roads from 5pm today, with priority footways being treated from 4am tomorrow. Take care out there. Please drive safely. #wmgrit

✅ Our bin crews are working this weekend Check the revised schedule so you know if you need to put your bin out 👇

🗓️ There is a revised bin collection schedule in place until Monday 5 Jan Check the link in the comments – you may need to put your bin out this weekend👇

❗ We have made changes to bin collections this week For full details and revised collection dates 👇

There are bin collections all week this week, including New Years Day (1 January) 🗓️ A revised collection schedule is in place Check the link in the comments so you know when to put your bin out👇

Check when to put your bin out this week 🗓️ Revised collection schedule in place until 5 January For details follow the link👇

📣 Secure your funded childcare now! 🧒 Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years are entitled to up to 30 hours of funded childcare. ✅ Reconfirm or apply for your childcare code by 31 December to secure a place for Spring 2026. Apply now: https://orlo.uk/r0THj

🎄 There are changes to bin collections this week - check when to put your bins out Revised collection schedule here 👇

❗There are changes to your usual bin collection day this week❗ 🗓️ Check the revised schedule so you know when to put your bin out Link in the comments👇

🥘 If you have extra food waste this festive season – make sure you have your Tupperware handy and space in your fridge and freezer Love Food Hate Waste have lots of tips on how to store foods to make it last as long as possible Check out the website, link in the comments👇

When cooking your Christmas Dinner try to use all edible parts of the food and transform scraps like vegetable peel, rind and leaves into delicious trimmings, garnishes and sauces Check out some of the recipes on BBC Good Food 👇