Since the pilot began in July, participating households have recycled 1280 tonnes of material and 694 tonnes of food waste. This waste has been diverted from the Tyseley Energy Recovery Facility, generating significant environmental benefits such as reducing carbon emissions and recovering valuable resources.

The waste improvement pilot, which currently involves 106,000 households across North Birmingham, is showing promising results. The participation rates show that residents are embracing changes to the way their waste and recycling is collected.

By recycling more and reducing the amount of waste sent for energy recovery, materials can be transformed into new products, renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser, helping create a cleaner Birmingham for everyone.

The pilot is also delivering operational improvements. The introduction of fortnightly residual waste collections has enabled the council to expand recycling and food waste services while reducing waste collection routes by 20 per cent. These changes are helping the waste service run more efficiently, providing a more reliable service for residents.

Councillor Joe Peacock, Deputy Cabinet Member for City Services and Digital, said:

“One of our key commitments as Birmingham's administration is to create a cleaner, greener city, and these early results show the waste improvement pilot is already making a real difference. Thanks to the fantastic efforts of residents taking part, we've seen thousands of tonnes of recyclable material and food waste diverted from disposal and incineration.

 The pilot is helping us understand the best ways to improve waste collection, increase recycling rates and build a more sustainable service for the future. It's encouraging to see such strong participation from households, demonstrating that residents are keen to play their part in reducing waste and protecting the environment.

 Alongside the environmental benefits, we're also delivering a more efficient service that provides better value for money and supports our ambition to create cleaner streets across Birmingham. We will continue listening to residents and using feedback from the pilot to shape a waste service the city can be proud of.

 I'd like to thank everyone involved for embracing these changes and playing such an important role in helping us shape the future of waste collection in Birmingham. Together, we're making important progress towards a cleaner, greener Birmingham."