Refuse collectors experiencing ‘aggressive and threatening behaviour’A new campaign has been launched to urge residents to treat refuse collection staff in Peterborough with respectView Image Peterborough residents are being told to treat their refuse collectors with respect (stock image) (Image: Getty Images)Refuse collection workers in part of Cambridgeshire are said to be experiencing “aggressive and threatening behaviour” while on duty. Residents in Peterborough are being told to treat these workers with respect. ‌During 2024-25, crews in Peterborough reported 29 threats of violence, including five with aggressive behaviour and one incident of verbal abuse. ‌A new campaign by Peterborough City Council, in conjunction with Aragon Direct Services, has been launched to urge residents to treat refuse collection staff with respect. No one deserves this when doing their job and this behaviour will not be tolerated.

Source: Daily Mirror February 19, 2026 17:05 UTC