Over £10,500 has been raised for charity in Grimsby
Thanks to the hard work of employees at the Tip
Last updated 12th Jan 2021
They gave the site an upcycled Christmas makeover, with most of the decorations - including Santa, a snowman, and a giant Christmas tree - being made from old tyres and traffic cones
They've now raised £10,574 for local charities and good causes.
Visitors donated after seeing the efforts staff made to transform the site into a recycled winter wonderland.
Most of the decorations - including Santa, a snowman, and a giant Christmas tree - are made using old tyres, traffic cones and other bits and pieces found at the site.
One kind visitor gave £500 just before Christmas. Donations will be divided between charities and local good causes, including Young Carers, Not Home Alone, Harbour Place and Nunny Farm.
Troy Grady, Head of Elf and Entertainment at the CRC site, said:
“Our goal was to put a smile on people’s faces after a terrible year and try to make some money to help local charities. With the total now over £10,000 through the generosity of the public it makes me proud to live North East Lincolnshire and be part of our great community.”
Matty Harlow, Head of Elf & Safety at the CRC site, added:
“All the lads have pushed really hard to raise money for a good cause to help as many families as we can!”
Cllr Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for Environment and Transport at the Council, added:
“Staff at the site are working their socks off to cheer people up during the Christmas holiday.
“The site looks fantastic and is putting big smiles on visitors’ faces.
“I’m grateful to all visitors who generously donated money as a thank you for their efforts.
“To make more than £10,000 in just a month is a fantastic achievement and will make a big difference to people facing hard times.”
Visiting the tips
Grimsby and Immingham CRCs are open, but with some restrictions in place. The following restrictions remain in place:
No one in self-isolation or with coronavirus symptoms should visit the tips under any circumstances
Stay two metres away from our staff and other visitors to the site
Only one visit per day
Only one car allowed at a container at a time
Anyone who wants to dispose of a mattress must book in advance by calling 01472 326288 during office hours. Only a limited number are accepted each day.
Do not move to another container if another person is using it, wait until they are finished
All waste and recycling must be brought to the site in a vehicle
Assistance will not be given by the site attendants - please only bring waste that you are able to handle safely yourself
Maximum of two people in a vehicle
On your return from the site, please remember not to touch your face and to wash your hands for 20 seconds on arrival at your destination.
Maximum of three types of waste and/or recyclable materials will be accepted at any one time
Small quantities of wood/MDF can be brought to the site in a car, van or trailer
Soil and rubble (maximum of three bags per household per day)