There are significant changes coming to the household waste collection schedule in Birmingham, primarily the introduction of a food waste collection. This will alter how often you see your waste and recycling collected.
Here’s a summary of the changes:
| Change | Details |
|---|---|
| Food Waste Collection | Starting in June 2026, residents will begin weekly food waste collections. |
| Recycling Collections | Recycling will now occur on an alternating fortnightly schedule with household waste. This means if household waste is collected one week, recycling will be collected the next week. |
| Communication | Residents will receive a letter notifying them of the start date for the new food waste collection service. If you don’t receive a letter, your collections will continue as normal. |
These updates aim to improve waste efficiency and help increase recycling rates throughout the city. If you want to check your specific collection schedule, you can visit the collection schedule page.