Seven-year-old 'excited' by bin lorry surprise

A seven-year-old boy who loves bin lorries has said a surprise visit from a refuse crew made him "happy" and "excited".

Ashton, who is autistic with a moderate to severe learning disability, helps to sort waste and recycling for his family and puts the bins out for the neighbours in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

His mum, Aimee, said: "He puts out everyone's bins. He takes them all back after school on a Monday. He just love bins."

Winchester City Council surprised him with a personal visit and dropped off some Biffa-themed goodies.

Video journalist: Hannah Walsh

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