Garbage mountains buried Birmingham streets

In the British city of Birmingham, a noisy accident occurred after Christmas: discarded Christmas trees, tinsel, wrapping paper, and food waste filled the streets, demonstrating the consequences of an almost year-long garbage collectors' strike. According to local residents and representatives of local authorities, waste disposal and recycling have been severely reduced, and city services are facing a large volume of trash that still blocks traffic in central areas. There is a risk to public health due to the accumulation of rotting materials and odors.

Context

Birmingham is a major industrial and transportation center of the United Kingdom, where waste management issues complicate the work of local services.