FOI003123 FOI Waste Services

Short Description
Refuse Collectors Attacks
Reference number
FOI003123
Date
29/05/2026
Request

In the last financial year 2025/26 how many incidents did your authority record where refuse collectors were physically assaulted by members of the public while carrying out council duties? Please give a brief description of the circumstances of the incident.

NOTE: By refuse collectors I mean all employees whose main duties are involved in the collection of rubbish (all types) from homes and businesses with your authority.
NOTE: If the refuse collection duties are carried out by a third-party company hired by the council the information is still HELD by the council, because it is information held on your behalf.