Birmingham's Bin Crisis: Firemen Decline Rubbish Collection

In Birmingham, UK, refuse is piling up due to an ongoing bin strike. Firefighters are advised by the Fire Brigades Union not to pick up rubbish, despite suggestions for their involvement. The Liberal Democrat, Roger Harmer, proposed the fire service assist, but the FBU called the idea "clueless," standing by the striking bin workers. The major incident declared by the council allowed for boosted street-cleaning efforts, as overflowing garbage poses health risks. The dispute centers around pay levels for waste workers.