Thank you note appeal to show appreciation for Eastbourne waste collectors

Those wishing to show their appreciation to their refuse collectors are being asked to leave a note on their bins.
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Eastbourne council says a lot of residents want to thank waste crews for their hard work as key workers during the coronavirus crisis.

But, as society is told to socially distance, it has come up with the idea of leaving a note on your bin to say thank you.

'Thanks for you hard work' - a message left for refuse workers in Eastbourne'Thanks for you hard work' - a message left for refuse workers in Eastbourne
'Thanks for you hard work' - a message left for refuse workers in Eastbourne
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Eastbourne Borough Council said on social media, “A lot of you want to thank our waste crews for their hard work but they are trying to socially distance, which got us thinking...

“What if you taped a thank you note to your bin to show your appreciation?

“Send us photos of your best designs and we’ll share them with everyone!”

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