Wheelie bin pilot wards are named
Brandwood and Harborne have been announced as the wards that will pilot Birmingham City Council's new wheelie bin refuse collection scheme later this year.
The two areas have been selected following a detailed assessment programme, which looked at which of the council's 40 wards would give the council the best feedback for shaping the wider project.
Factors such as the location of refuse depots, current recycling rates and the type of housing stock in every area was considered. The pilot is due to begin in late spring, and the council will work with residents to get the best possible solution for everyone.
Cllr James McKay, Cabinet Member for a Green, Safe and Smart City, said: “The current system of black bags and small recycling boxes is costing us money we can no longer afford. Recycling rates have flat-lined, so the city is left picking up a huge bill for disposing of waste and paying landfill taxes. In these austere times, we can't just carry on burning money.
“The naming of Brandwood and Harborne as the pilot wards is a major milestone on our journey fixing that problem.
“The pilot will help us refine and shape the plan to roll out wheelie bins across Birmingham in the coming years, delivering a better deal for taxpayers, along with cleaner streets for us all, as bags will no longer get ripped open by vermin.”
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The majority of people I have spoken to are totally against this crackpot idea of wheelie bins.All people say is that they will have to remain on the pavements because there is no where else to put them.Birmingham is going to look a lovely place ( NOT ) thanks to James McKay ! When are the council officers going to start consulting and visiting all residents as promised ?