The strike has been going on for more than a month now, with a ballot set to take place with hopes an agreement can be reached.

Talks to end the strike have been ongoing between the council and the Unite union, which represents refuse workers.

Bin workers are set to be balloted on Monday, April 14 to end the strike.

A spokesman for Birmingham City Council said earlier this week: “Birmingham City Council Spokesperson, said: “The talks with Unite were productive, but there are still a number of issues to resolve.

“We are looking forward to continuing with negotiations”.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This dispute is not about greed, or increased pay. This dispute is about workers losing up to £8,000 of their pay – which for some is almost a quarter.

Fly-tipped rubbish being collected by a grabber on Phillimore Road in Alum Rock on April 8 2025. The estimated 9-ton mountain is across the road from Hamd House nursery. Rubbish continues to pile up on Birmingham streets as bin strike misery continues. The industrial action has now entered its fifth week as experts warn potentially fatal diseases could be spread. | Joseph Walshe / SWNS

“Whilst after many weeks there has now been a partial deal on pay protection for a few, it still leaves these workers worrying about how they are going to pay their mortgages and rent payments in a few months’ time.

“Of course, these workers are in the driving seat around what they wish to accept. Indeed, there is another ballot happening by close of play on Monday. Unite backs these workers 100 per cent.”

Birmingham bin strike: Union to ballot workers on strikes - here's when

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