Coronavirus: Messages of support left for Peterborough rubbish collectors

The drawings and messages appeared on wheelie bins last week which have been welcomed by the crews with Aragon Direct Services who are classed as key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

The crews are sharing pictures of these message with each other, and they are even being printed and put on a “wall of thanks” at the depot to keep everyone’s spirits up.

The structure and nature of the duties carried out by key workers means there are times when they need to be in closer proximity to people to carry out their work, as is the case for doctors, carers and police officers.

For example, crews must travel together in the same refuse collection vehicle.

Extra safety steps are being followed to limit the likelihood of spreading Covid-19 as much as possible, while ensuring that the crews can still provide an essential service to residents.

Cllr Marco Cereste, cabinet member for waste at Peterborough City Council, said: “The overwhelming support that our Aragon refuse collectors have seen from city residents is very much appreciated by the crews.

“They are key workers doing a fantastic job during the Covid-19 outbreak and it’s great that they are being supported so much by their local community.”

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