The impact of the Birmingham bin strikes is being felt across the city. ITV Central are visiting areas of the city, from A to Z to find out how people are dealing with the issue.
Talks aimed at resolving an all out strike by refuse collectors have ended after being described as “productive”.
Members of Unite in Birmingham walked out last month in a bitter dispute over pay and jobs, leading to rubbish piling up on the city’s streets.
The two sides have been holding a series of meetings in recent days in a bid to break the deadlock.
Following the latest round of talks on Tuesday, a Birmingham City Council spokesperson, said: “The talks with Unite were productive, but there are still a number of issues to resolve. We are looking forward to continuing with negotiations.”
All recycling waste collection has been suspended.
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