Third 'megapicket' plan in bins dispute

MASS disruption to Birmingham bin collections is likely to continue into 2026 as protesters plan a third "megapicket".

- ALEXANDER BROCK

The industrial action this year has seen members of various unions travel to Birmingham from across the country and gather outside depots to show solidarity with striking bin workers.

The second megapicket disrupted collections back in July and saw former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn address a crowd outside Atlas Depot in Tyseley.

And now plans are being made by Strike Map for a third such protest from 6am on January 30.

"Following the successful Megapicket in May, which shut down Lifford Lane, and Megapicket II in July, which closed all five sites across Birmingham and Coventry, Strike Map is now organising Megapicket 3-D, targeting all sites," it said.