Waste management12 hrs agoPile of flytipped asbestos a 'risk to public health'A large amount of material containing asbestos is ilegally dumped on a public bridleway.12 hrs ago2 days agoCynicism and optimism over end to bin strikeResidents are hopeful an "end is in sight" to the strike but sceptical about the timing.2 days ago3 days agoWhat bin strike announcement means for BirminghamThe city council leader says an end to the long-running industrial action is "within sight". 3 days ago3 days agoCouncil's 'disappointment' as EV trial failsWakefield Council has been trialling an electric bin lorry, but says it can not go electric long-term. 3 days ago3 days agoWaste bin collection intervals could changeA council says it wants to roll out a system used in one area that it says has proved successful.3 days ago3 days agoWatch: Incredible patterns on Radcliffe Camera lawnJames Debanks uses his lawnmower to create art in the grass at Oxford University's Radcliffe Camera.3 days ago3 days agoDeal 'within sight' to end Birmingham bin strikeA new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.3 days ago3 days agoMen who used tipper trucks to dump waste sentencedThe men directed tipper trucks to offload waste illegally while trying to hide their faces.3 days ago3 days ago'Unacceptable rotten egg smell making people ill'Thousands of people have complained about the pong, with some saying it gives them headaches.3 days ago...