A video of a garbage collector gliding down an icy driveway in Sheffield, England, while effortlessly pulling a trash can has captivated millions on TikTok.
The clip, posted by user @paulsavage2020, features the worker sliding smoothly down a steep, ice-covered driveway in the civil parish of Bradfield, located in South Yorkshire.
The light-hearted approach to an otherwise mundane task has resonated widely, with the video amassing more than 3.1 million views since it was posted on January 7.
A note overlaid on the video simply reads "sliding into 2025 like a boss."
According to a May 2023 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), waste collection is among the industries with the highest levels of employment among refuse and recyclable material collectors, with an annual mean wage of $48,260.
The top paying states for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the U.S. are Illinois (offering an annual mean wage of $64,040), followed by Washington state ($63,740), California ($60,920), New York ($60,480) and Oregon ($58,200), the BLS report said.
'Work Smarter, Not Harder'
The viral TikTok clip shows the worker maintaining balance and control while maneuvering the can, showcasing a unique blend of skill and ingenuity that left viewers both amused and impressed.
The garbage collector's impromptu "bin surfing" performance drew a flurry of reactions from TikTok users who applauded his creative way of navigating treacherous winter conditions.
In a comment that captured the general sentiment, user andylatham1197 wrote: "Give that man a pay rise."
Other viewers echoed similar praise. "Work smarter, not harder," user @lorzie890 commented, encapsulating the spirit of the worker's inventive method.
Another viewer, Dave Norbury, described the performance as "brilliant," adding: "very graceful."
TikTok users also took the opportunity to share their own playful takes on the viral moment. "That was wheelie good," joked user @torlawrence, while maggie labeled the move: "bin surfing." "Bin" is a term often used for a trash can in England.
Humor continued to pour into the comment section, with user 2insanityandbeyond saying "Where've you bin?? I've bin ice skating."
For some, the video was not just a source of entertainment but also a reflection of the unpredictable challenges faced by public service workers in winter weather. One commenter, Jem_mad, pointed out: "Wish my bin men were brave enough to even come out in the ice."
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.
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