Council delivers replacement toy bins to three-year-old after theft
Middlesbrough Council provided new miniature bins to a three-year-old whose collection had been stolen. Officials also arranged for a refuse vehicle to visit the child's nursery.
bbc.co.ukA three-year-old boy in Middlesbrough received replacement toy bins after his original set was stolen from outside his home. His mother posted on social media seeking information about the missing items. The post was seen by a local councillor who contacted council staff.
Replacement and visit Council employees arranged for the new bins to be delivered to the boy's nursery at Kader Primary School. Staff also scheduled a visit by a refuse collection vehicle. A waste and recycling officer drove the vehicle to the school and spoke with the children about waste collection work.
The three-year-old was able to examine the vehicle with his classmates. "It was a lovely surprise for Arthur and he was absolutely over the moon," his mother said. " Councillor Peter Gavigan attended the presentation. "It was great to be able to visit the school and see Arthur presented with his new bins," he said.
Middlesbrough Council plans to begin weekly food waste collections this summer. Paper and cardboard will be collected separately from other recyclables.
