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Birmingham's Waste Pilot Hits Snags | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s waste overhaul is sparking controversy as a new pilot program rolls out in North Birmingham—switching trash pickup to every two weeks, adding a second recycling bin, and launching food waste collections. While officials say it’s a test to boost recycling and cut fly-tipping, residents and council members are furious over miscommunication, incorrect dates, and trucks arriving before bins. Cabinet member Harris Khaliq admits mistakes, apologizes, and explains the massive scale of the operation—larger than many local authorities—caused logistical hiccups despite months of planning…
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