Top bins: Town bins get the Premier League treatment
Ipswich Borough Council has teamed up with Ipswich Town FC to install 21 new ITFC-themed bins ahead of the club's Premier League return. The bins aim to boost recycling and keep the town clean as it prepares for increased visitor numbers.
Why it matters: Bear with me. The 21 new bins create a visual walkway from Ipswich Station to Portman Road, encouraging fans to separate common litter items like plastic bottles and aluminium cans and not just lob them on the floor.
The big picture: The bins are wrapped in Ipswich Town's blue and white scarf design, promoting civic pride with the slogan "A Proud Premier League Town - think smart, think blue, recycle".
What they're saying: Clearly excited to share the rubbish news:
- Councillor Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council Leader: "We're incredibly proud of Ipswich Town being back in the Premier League and in readiness of the extra supporters visiting Portman Road, we have teamed up with the Football Club to ensure we have the necessary waste and recycling solutions to support extra fans visiting Portman Road."
- Mark Ashton, Chairman and CEO at Ipswich Town Football Club: "Promotion to the Premier League is a great opportunity for both the Club and the town of Ipswich to showcase itself to the world, and we're proud to be playing a part in this important initiative."
The bottom line: As Ipswich prepares for its Premier League spotlight, even the bins are getting a promotion-worthy makeover. COYB.
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