A strike by rubbish collectors demanding better pay and working conditions continues in Birmingham as garbage piles up on residential streets across the city.
Residents have started to complain about “rats as big as cats”.
Birmingham city council declared a major incident on 31 March, saying the “regrettable” move was taken in response to public health concerns, as picket lines were blocking depots and preventing waste vehicles from collecting rubbish.
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