As a citizen of Birmingham, I am personally experiencing the effects of the current refuse management crisis. The elderly , low income , students , and those with mobility issues, particularly  struggle with the impractical solution proposed by the council - but this is an issues effecting everyone. We cannot transport our waste away , even if you do have the means to - you shouldn't have to - this is the councils duty to its citizens . 

It is the most basic expectation that those who pay council tax will have essential services  provided, including refuse collection. It begs the question – where has that proportion of council tax gone, if not to pay for the services that we depend on?

Furthermore, our bin workers' rights are being violated. It is morally reprehensible for any worker to face wage cuts or health and safety risks due to council decisions. It is time for our local government to fulfill its duty to its citizens and meet the demands of its municipal workers.

This issue extends beyond the well-being of students, the elderly, and those with mobility issues. It affects all of Birmingham's residents and threatens the city's cleanliness and hygiene.  I urge everyone in our city: our concerned citizens, our council members, our fellow taxpayers – to rally behind this cause.

 We cannot allow waste to pile up.

 We cannot remain silent as our bin workers' rights are trampled upon.

Sign this petition to demand that the council takes immediate action to 

1. Fulfill its Duty to Citizens – The council must act during the strike. Residents shouldn’t bear the cost of its refusal to meet workers' demands, nor allow waste to pile up.
2. Clean Up Birmingham – Vulnerable groups like students, the elderly, and those with mobility issues shouldn’t struggle with rubbish disposal. The current solution is impractical.
3. Support Bin Workers – No worker should face wage cuts or health and safety risks due to council decisions.