A BIN EMPTIER'S EXERCISE - WALKING TEN MILES A DAY AND LUGGING EIGHT TONNES OF WASTE

                                                                          

A tough, smelly and physically demanding job - done with good cheer 

VOTE, vote, vote for North East Lincolnshire's bin crew of the year!

Does your bin crew brighten up your day with a friendly wave? Have they come to the rescue for someone in need? Have they recovered a precious item you may have accidentally thrown away?

The council wants to hear stories about how a bin crew has gone above and beyond, or simply just brightened up your day. 

Nominate your bin crew by visiting www.nelincs.gov.uk/CrewoftheYear.

Please note, you can only make one nomination per household.

There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the top three nominated crews, as well as a special recognition award for a crew or worker that has gone above and beyond the line of duty (that’s why it’s important to explain why you have voted for them).

You have until 4pm tomorrow Friday 30 July to vote.

A bin crew worker will typically walk 10 miles a day in all weathers collecting and hauling about eight tonnes of waste and recycling.

Crews work extremely hard to drag and empty thousands of heavy bins each day, in a tough, smelly and physically demanding job. The work they do is vital to keeping North East Lincolnshire clean and safe.

When the pandemic began and many people had to stay at home, bin crew workers played a vital role and continued to hit the streets carrying out their duties, getting rid of people’s rubbish. 

They were praised by residents from across the borough as they adapted to new working methods due to Government guidelines and social distancing. 

Dozens of rainbows drawings from local children were displayed on bin wagons to thank the key workers and to bring some positivity and brightness to the streets during a difficult time.