Piles of uncollected rubbish in Kimberley Avenue, Alum Rock, Birmingham. The refuse collectors are on strike protesting against staff cuts.

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The refuse collectors are on strike protesting against staff cuts and lower wages. The refuse collectors had been on strike for four weeks when these pictures were taken. Rubbish has begun to smell and ripped bin bags were starting to get torn by rates and other vermin.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Kimberley Avenue, Alum Roack, Birmingham, England, UK
Photo credit: © David Warren / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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