In Birmingham, a mobile refuse collection service faced early termination due to an overwhelming number of people trying to dispose of waste during ongoing refuse worker strikes. Piling rubbish on the streets has led to an uptick in vermin. The service, intended to relieve the situation, attracted residents from outside the area who were eager to ditch their trash. Safety concerns prompted police involvement after the vehicle was swarmed, highlighting community frustrations and the extent of the waste crisis. Authorities noted two arrests related to the strikes, underscoring the urgency of the matter.
It comes as the force on Wednesday said there had been two arrests during the strike action.
A local councillor concerned about safety called police as the vehicle was approached by so many people.
One resident said, "People who aren't residents are parking up and leaving rubbish outside of my house."
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