Overview
- Ashley, who posts as The No1 Binman, shared a TikTok of himself in his lorry singing Phats & Small’s 1999 hit Turn Around with on‑screen text about a driver getting upset.
- He urges frustrated motorists to cheer up, noting it was nearly the weekend and that crews typically do not collect on weekends.
- Comments reported by UK outlets were overwhelmingly supportive, with viewers thanking him and saying the clip brightened their day.
- Beyond humorous posts, he regularly shares practical tips on what can be recycled, recently advising on which parts of Easter egg packaging to put in recycling versus general waste.
- Coverage also reiterates common council rules that can lead to missed collections, including contaminated recycling, excessive bin weight, and side waste left next to bins, with policies varying by area.