Rubbish request to residents ahead of England World Cup match

Residents in part of Derbyshire are being asked to show their support for their refuse collectors during England's World Cup campaign. Bin teams in the Derbyshire Dales are kicking off their rounds earlier than planned on Wednesday to allow collections to be completed in time for employees to clock off and watch England.

The Three Lions will try to bag a place in the last 16 as they take on Congo DR in a 17:00 kick-off. People are being asked to make sure their bins are kerbside by 06:00 BST to facilitate the earlier collection schedule.

Derbyshire Dales District Council said this arrangement will allow staff to finish their shifts in time for the match. A council spokesperson said: "The nation will be roaring on England as they take on Congo DR at the Atlanta Stadium tomorrow. So if you're on a Wednesday collection it makes sense to put your bins out this evening please."

The move demonstrates how communities are adapting routines to support both England's World Cup bid and local workers. By completing collections earlier than usual, refuse teams will finish their rounds and have time to enjoy the fixture.

For residents on Wednesday collections, the request is straightforward: put bins kerbside the evening before to enable the early schedule. The council is appealing to residents' sense of community spirit to cooperate with the arrangement.

This practical adjustment represents how everyday services are being modified during the tournament to allow workers to support England while maintaining essential services. The cooperation of residents in the Derbyshire Dales will enable refuse collectors to complete their rounds and watch the Three Lions take on Congo DR in their bid to reach the last 16.