Mountains of trash and 'cat-size' rats as garbage workers strike in U.K.'s second-largest city
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So bad is the situation that local lawmakers declared a “major incident” this month in the city, where some residents say their quality of life is worse than in developing countries and hold it up as an example of “Broken Britain” — which is how some describe the perceived widespread social decay of the U.K. and the breakdown of public services in the country.
“You’re not getting little rats anymore,” Charlie Wilson, 31, said as she sat on her front porch. “They’re getting cat-size.” She added that the smell — which has only gotten worse as spring temperatures have risen — was making her sick.
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So bad is the situation that local lawmakers declared a “major incident” this month in the city, where some residents say their quality of life is worse than in developing countries and hold it up as an example of “Broken Britain” — which is how some describe the perceived widespread social decay of the U.K. and the breakdown of public services in the country.
“You’re not getting little rats anymore,” Charlie Wilson, 31, said as she sat on her front porch. “They’re getting cat-size.” She added that the smell — which has only gotten worse as spring temperatures have risen — was making her sick.
Damn like see one those rats. Maybe they can sell them as pets?
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So bad is the situation that local lawmakers declared a “major incident” this month in the city, where some residents say their quality of life is worse than in developing countries and hold it up as an example of “Broken Britain” — which is how some describe the perceived widespread social decay of the U.K. and the breakdown of public services in the country.
“You’re not getting little rats anymore,” Charlie Wilson, 31, said as she sat on her front porch. “They’re getting cat-size.” She added that the smell — which has only gotten worse as spring temperatures have risen — was making her sick.
Birmingham foxes, owls, and badgers were enthusiastic about the situation.
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Damn like see one those rats. Maybe they can sell them as pets?
Eh, I mean what can domestication offer them that they don't already have? A cat-sized rat requires concessions.
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Birmingham foxes, owls, and badgers were enthusiastic about the situation.
Would you rather fight one cat-sized rat or... about 3? ... rat-sized cats?
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Would you rather fight one cat-sized rat or... about 3? ... rat-sized cats?
You’re just describing kittens, I’d take the kittens. I’ve seen a rat nearly the size of a cat before and would rather not experience that again
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You’re just describing kittens, I’d take the kittens. I’ve seen a rat nearly the size of a cat before and would rather not experience that again
Well I guess that was an easy question. But maybe don't fight the kittens. Just snuggle them.
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Well I guess that was an easy question. But maybe don't fight the kittens. Just snuggle them.
Have you ever seen a rat that size while inside a building at close quarters?
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Have you ever seen a rat that size while inside a building at close quarters?
No. I have met some very nice tame rats, but I imagine the wild giant rat would be less nice. Have you?
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Eh, I mean what can domestication offer them that they don't already have? A cat-sized rat requires concessions.
Who will win a fight? A cat-sized rat or a rat-sized cat?
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No. I have met some very nice tame rats, but I imagine the wild giant rat would be less nice. Have you?
I have, it was not fun and I’d rather fight kittens
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Damn like see one those rats. Maybe they can sell them as pets?
In absence of any proof of their existence, NBC went with publishing this bullshit anyway.
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So bad is the situation that local lawmakers declared a “major incident” this month in the city, where some residents say their quality of life is worse than in developing countries and hold it up as an example of “Broken Britain” — which is how some describe the perceived widespread social decay of the U.K. and the breakdown of public services in the country.
“You’re not getting little rats anymore,” Charlie Wilson, 31, said as she sat on her front porch. “They’re getting cat-size.” She added that the smell — which has only gotten worse as spring temperatures have risen — was making her sick.
They striked in my town a few years ago. There wasn't any litter on my street as we were still able to put the trash in the car and take it to the refuse dump ourselves. It was an inconvenience but you shouldn't just leave the trash outside to fester. I ended up taking mine and my 2 neighbours trash as they are both elderly.
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So bad is the situation that local lawmakers declared a “major incident” this month in the city, where some residents say their quality of life is worse than in developing countries and hold it up as an example of “Broken Britain” — which is how some describe the perceived widespread social decay of the U.K. and the breakdown of public services in the country.
“You’re not getting little rats anymore,” Charlie Wilson, 31, said as she sat on her front porch. “They’re getting cat-size.” She added that the smell — which has only gotten worse as spring temperatures have risen — was making her sick.
People need to get to know their waste better.
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I have, it was not fun and I’d rather fight kittens
I don't disagree, but that's really taking the easy way out.
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So bad is the situation that local lawmakers declared a “major incident” this month in the city, where some residents say their quality of life is worse than in developing countries and hold it up as an example of “Broken Britain” — which is how some describe the perceived widespread social decay of the U.K. and the breakdown of public services in the country.
“You’re not getting little rats anymore,” Charlie Wilson, 31, said as she sat on her front porch. “They’re getting cat-size.” She added that the smell — which has only gotten worse as spring temperatures have risen — was making her sick.
Unleash the mousers!!!
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They striked in my town a few years ago. There wasn't any litter on my street as we were still able to put the trash in the car and take it to the refuse dump ourselves. It was an inconvenience but you shouldn't just leave the trash outside to fester. I ended up taking mine and my 2 neighbours trash as they are both elderly.
Some frustrated Birmingham residents have taken the problem into their own hands by driving to the Tyseley waste facility, where the strikes are ongoing, or other waste pits near the area to dispose of their garbage.
But Abdul Sami, 37, said that doing so requires residents to book a slot online and that so many had come up with the same plan that now hardly any slots are available to the public.
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Some frustrated Birmingham residents have taken the problem into their own hands by driving to the Tyseley waste facility, where the strikes are ongoing, or other waste pits near the area to dispose of their garbage.
But Abdul Sami, 37, said that doing so requires residents to book a slot online and that so many had come up with the same plan that now hardly any slots are available to the public.
That's unfortunate. My issue was pre COVID. They introduced booking requirements during COVID and kept the policy in place. Lame.
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Some frustrated Birmingham residents have taken the problem into their own hands by driving to the Tyseley waste facility, where the strikes are ongoing, or other waste pits near the area to dispose of their garbage.
But Abdul Sami, 37, said that doing so requires residents to book a slot online and that so many had come up with the same plan that now hardly any slots are available to the public.
I wouldnt be surprised if someone is getting all the slots and then sells them.
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Who will win a fight? A cat-sized rat or a rat-sized cat?
The answer might surprise you.Domestic rat? Yeah, cat has a chance. Not a great one but it's there.
Feral rat? Wins the fight 11 out of 10 times, cat is cooked
