Yes — Birmingham offers an assisted collection if you’re disabled, hold a blue badge, or are not well enough to put your bin out. If someone aged 16 or over in your household can put the rubbish out, you won’t be eligible.
| What you need to know | Birmingham’s position |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disabled residents, blue badge holders, or people not well enough to put out their bin |
| When you may be asked for evidence | Proof of eligibility may be requested |
| Who is not eligible | If you live with someone aged 16 or over who could put out the rubbish |
| Service can be stopped | Birmingham may withdraw the service if you’re no longer eligible |
| How to apply | Apply for assisted collection |
Birmingham also says that if no one in your household can move the bin, you can apply for assisted collection. Creating or logging into a BRUM account may be needed, and creating an account is free.