Bin strike disruption set to increase

Rubbish has been piling up on streets across Birmingham. Credit: ITV News Central

Changes to the way refuse workers in Birmingham go on strike could mean more rubbish is left uncollected.

From Friday 11 August refuse workers will be striking every day for an hour at 07.00, 10.30 and 13.00.

As it stands workers go on strike for two hours in the morning and one hour in the afternoon.

Since all industrial action is carried out at base, three individual striking hours means workers will travel back to the depot on three separate occasions, resulting in less time spent collecting rubbish.

Changes to striking timetables could see even more rubbish on Birmingham's streets Credit: BPM Media

The dispute between refuse workers and Birmingham City Council has been caused by the downgrade of 113 jobs from grade three to grade two, resulting in a salary loss of around £4,000.

Whilst the council insist other grade three jobs are available for those affected by the cuts, the union representing the refuse workers claim many of those roles are unsuitable for bin men.

The industrial action is scheduled to continue until 21 September.