Residents of Wiltshire are showing their appreciation for local bin collection crews who are collecting rubbish and recycling from households during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Nicola Towell, collection contract manager for Hills Municipal Collections, said: “We have been touched to receive pictures, handwritten notes and social media posts saying thank you. The notes and pictures have been attached to bins, fences and walls and have thank you messages for our collection teams who are working hard under these difficult circumstances.
Residents have been waving from windows and doorways to say thank you – without getting too close – and some of them have been so grateful to see a face and exchange a few words.
“The crews have also received gifts of various treats including chocolates and cakes, and even some free range eggs! It is heart- warming to know that there is such a community feeling out there and our crews would like to say a massive thank you back to everyone for their kindness.”
Those working in the waste and recycling business have been identified as key workers by the Government and are continuing to work during the period of isolation.
The national Thursday night #ClapforCarers at 20.00 has also been extended to cover all key workers #clapforkeyworkers.
