A Walworth-based recycling enthusiast, who puts his neighbours’ bins out every week at just five years old, got to meet his local bin crew as they congratulated him for his hard work.
At just five years old, Roman, from Walworth said he already knows what he wants to be when he’s older – one of Veolia’s recycling operatives. So he was ‘delighted’ when he got to spend the day with them on the job last week.
Already at the forefront of the next generation of eco leaders, Roman never fails to pull his neighbours’ bins out for his local recycling crew every week.
His mother says he has an abundance of toy trucks and has insisted they all be stickered with the Veolia logo to look just like the trucks he sees out and about in Southwark.
Last week, Roman’s local recycling crew visited him at home to congratulate him on all his hard work. After all the time he’s spent helping his neighbours, he was ‘delighted’ to join his hi-vis heroes as they collected and emptied the bins.
When all the hard work was over, Roman sat in the cab with the crew and received his very own hi-vis jacket to match his Veolia toys.
Matthew Crane, Veolia Southwark Regional Manager: “It brings a sense of pride to see a young resident take such an interest in our hard work. The teams always enjoy engaging with the local community, so it is especially rewarding when we get to meet the future generation of eco leaders, like Roman. There’s a place for him with Veolia Southwark when he’s older!”
Cllr Catherine Rose, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets and Clean Air said: “Not all superheroes wear capes, Roman wears Hi-Vis! His passion for refuse trucks and recycling is shared by many other young residents and those young at heart too.
“Roman is an inspirational young man, taking an active role in creating a cleaner, greener environment for us all. We look forward to Roman joining our team in the future and contributing to our efforts in reducing waste and promoting a better sustainable future.”