Tag: Cleaner Greener Streets
McDonald’s sign litter agreement to clean up city sites
McDonald’s today (20 July 2016) signed a voluntary agreement with Birmingham City Council, promising to pick up litter in the streets immediately around its 18 restaurants in the city. The fast food firm is the latest business to sign up to this pledge, and as part of this McDonald’s restaurants across Birmingham carry out regular […]
New campaign to fight night time and football litter
Behaviour change campaign on litter puts local people at the heart of a new city centre clean up push.
Partnerships key to Cleaner Greener Streets
Jacqui Kennedy, Acting Strategic Director for Place at Birmingham City Council, talks about the importance of partnership working to keep the city looking as good as possible… Hopefully over the last few months you’ve seen some of our promotional activity to showcase the excellent work being done in partnership with communities, by businesses, other organisations […]
Future Waste Strategy - consultation clarification
Media reports today are suggesting citizens could be asked to consider the concept of fortnightly waste collections when consultation on the city’s Future Waste Strategy starts next month. The city council would like to clarify its position as follows: - The grant awarded to the council in 2012 by the Government that helped introduce wheelie […]
Green lanes to open at Household Recycling Centres
In anticipation of the long Easter bank holiday weekend, special arrangements are being introduced for citizens who wish to dispose of garden waste at three of the city’s Household Recycling Centres
How do we tackle fly-tipping?
Abandoning (flytipping) rubbish is illegal and can lead to a fine of up to £50,000 along with imprisonment. We investigate dumped rubbish and can serve a legal notice to landowners to clear rubbish.
Lifford Lane HRC - service update
The following is a statement on services offered at the Lifford Lane Household Recycling Centre (HRC)
Community litter picks - how to get involved
Have you ever wanted to do your bit and help ensure your neighbourhood has cleaner and greener streets? Birmingham City Council can help you plan and prepare a community litter pick.
