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# Bin collection team delivers a birthday treat to Burntwood boy “fascinated” by their work
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/bin-collection-team-delivers-a-birthday-treat-to-burntwood-boy-fascinated-by-their-work/
- Published: 2022-07-01T12:06:56.000Z
- Updated: 2022-07-01T15:29:13.000Z
- Description: A Burntwood boy who is “fascinated” by the work of local binmen has been given a birthday treat to remember.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

A Burntwood boy who is “fascinated” by the work of local binmen has been given a birthday treat to remember.

Jude Clarke waits each week for workers from Lichfield District Council to empty bins into the wagons on his street.

Mum Kate said he enjoyed a wave from the crews as they carry out their task – so she decided to get in touch with the local authority to find out if they could help with decorations for a “bin-themed” third birthday party she was celebrating for the youngster.

But managers decided to send a wagon along to wish him happy birthday in person, before operations manager Darren Phillips and logistics officer Pete Wood presented Jude with his own hi-vis vest, book about recycling, birthday card, certificate and a set of miniature bins for him to play with.

The youngster was also given the chance to sit in the wagon and sound the horn.

Mum Kate said:

> “Jude is obsessed with the waste collections, helps dispose of our rubbish and makes sure items go in the right bin.  
>  
> “We put the bin out on a Thursday evening and if our neighbours are not at home we put theirs out too.  
>  
> “Jude loves watching the wagons collect rubbish and recycling. If we do miss a wagon in our street, we go out looking for it on its round.  
>  
> “He absolutely loved his surprise. Thank you to so much to joint waste service team – you made his day.”  
>  
> Kate Clarke

After enjoying his special visit, Jude celebrated his birthday with a party for family and friends.

Lichfield District Council’s cabinet member for waste and recycling, Cllr Liz Little, said:

> “We are delighted that Jude is so interested in the work of our waste collection staff.  
>  
> “It was lovely that two of our staff were able to visit him at his home and wish him a happy birthday.”  
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> Cllr Liz Little, Lichfield District Council