Watch this: We head out to the streets of Birmingham that are filling with rubbish amid chaotic bin strikes

The streets of Birmingham are filling with rubbish.

Since January, bin workers have been striking over the council's plan to remove a "safety-critical" role.

This week, the strikes have intensified into an all-out, indefinite action.

Residents in areas like Balsall Heath, Aston, Selly Park, Northfield, and on Beach Road in Sparkhill are seeing piles of uncollected waste.

Watch the video as we visit Beach Road where there are piles of uncollected rubbish.

Overflowing bins are attracting pests and creating foul smells.

Communities such as Selly Oak are struggling with overflowing recycling bins and rubbish bags lining the streets.

The unpleasant odour is a constant reminder of the ongoing issue.

In Allens Cross, residents report rats "the size of feet" invading their neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, pest control services say they’ve seen a surge in call-outs as infestations spread.

Some residents claim they haven’t had a collection since mid-February, with litter now spilling onto pavements.

The council argues that the role in question is no longer necessary and that changes are part of a needed transformation of the service.

They claim to have made a fair offer to Unite and suggest that only a small number of workers are affected by the changes.

However, Unite maintains that the role is essential for safety and that the strike has significant support from residents. As rubbish continues to pile up, the health and safety of Birmingham’s communities are at risk.

Both sides remain at an impasse, leaving residents caught in the middle. With no sign of an agreement, fears are growing over how much worse the situation could get. The need for a swift resolution has never been more urgent.