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Angry residents complain of rats and rubbish stench in Birmingham bin strike

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What to do when you visit a recycling centrepublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time

published at 09:57

In response to the industrial action, Birmingham City Council extended the opening hours at three of its recycling centres — Kings Norton, Perry Barr and Tyseley.

The other two in Castle Bromwich and Sutton Coldfield are operating during their usual hours.

Details of each centre’s opening times and how to make an appointment can be found on the Birmingham City Council website, external.

Appointments must be booked no less than two hours in advance and no more than three days before you want to visit.

The authority requires visitors to bring proof of address to show that you live in Birmingham, which can be:

  • Driving licence
  • Utility bill
  • A paper or digital version of a council tax bill

While some residents have told us they have used the sites without issue, others said they had struggled to get an appointment.

Share your experiences of using the recycling centres.

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