Should bin collections be nationalised? Birmingham strike sparks big debate

Name: Should bin collections be nationalised amid Birmingham's strikes?
Uploaded: 2025-04-14T13:27:58.000Z
Duration: 60 s
Description: With ongoing bin strikes continuing to affect Birmingham, we ask locals whether they think bin collections should be nationalised. Have you had issues with missed collections, and is it fair for bin workers to strike when it impacts the wider community?

By Emma Walker, Richard Gullick

Published 15th Apr 2025, 15:09 BST

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With ongoing bin strikes continuing to affect Birmingham, we ask locals whether they think bin collections should be nationalised.

Have you had issues with missed collections, and is it fair for bin workers to strike when it impacts the wider community?

What do you think? Should bin collections be run like the NHS — or stay in local hands?

We’d love to hear your views — email us at [email protected] or share your thoughts on social media.

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