Recycling collections are halted amid the bin strike. Some could be burned, council admits.
Recycling collections are now stopped. Residents should take items to the tip. Some collected recycling might get incinerated.
The council wants waste collection to continue normally. Black bins and recycling might be collected together. The council will try to recover recyclable items. If not, waste will generate electricity.
Tyseley’s facility makes electricity for 60,000 homes. Birmingham recycles very little waste. They want to recycle much more in ten years.
A scientist called burning rubbish a climate disaster. It makes lots of greenhouse gases, he stated clearly. Professor Williams said burning waste is insane.
Building incinerators goes against emission goals.
Veolia runs the Tyseley plant. It meets strict emission rules from 1996.
The council is raising council tax by 7.5 percent. A previous rise happened last April. The union is striking over a job cut. They view the role as safety critical.
The council says changes improve safety and service. They are working to resolve the waste dispute. They want to minimize disruption for residents. The council appreciates residents’ patience during this period.
They prioritize safety for employees and residents. Affected workers are being helped. Many chose new roles, training, or redundancy.
The council is working for the best solution. They want to offer residents a reliable service eventually.
