Imagine accidentally recycling your own handbag filled with £500 in Christmas cash! That’s exactly what happened to Tracy Williams from Treorchy. Her heart dropped when she realised her handbag had gone out with the Christmas wrapping and recycling. By the time she noticed it was missing, the recycling crews had already collected everything.
But in a testament to the true spirit of community heroes, a dedicated team spent three hours combing through mounds of recycling at the Bryn Pica Recycling Centre. Yes, they managed to find the bag amidst the chaos of 800 tonnes of festive recycling – talk about a needle in a haystack!
Tracy was beyond grateful, saying, “The crews are always so helpful, but this was a Gucci recovery service – even if it wasn’t a Gucci bag!” Her heartfelt thanks weren’t just about the money, but for the Christmas miracle made possible by the hard-working team.
Councillor Ann Crimmings praised the team, highlighting the greenest Christmas ever and applauding their amazing effort. Is it just us, or have the recycling crews just become the superheroes of 2026? A huge thank you to all involved – your dedication does not go unnoticed!