The self-styled ‘binfluencer’ had a mini rant in his latest TikTok video
The bin man was asked which bin birthday cards should go in
A binman has cleared up a pressing question relating to birthday cards – and revealed he ‘absolutely hates them’ in the process.
The self-styled ‘binfluencer’ – known as @No1.Binman on TikTok – regularly highlights the common mistakes people make when it comes to disposing of their waste.
One follower was seemingly confused as to which bin birthday cards should go in, and while answering them, he descended into a mini rant.
However his dislike of cards had nothing to do with regularly finding them in the wrong bin, he just thinks they are ‘a waste of money’.
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In his latest video, he said: “I absolutely hate birthday cards. What is the point of them in the first place? It’s a waste of money.
“But if you are getting given birthday cards, if they’re just normal cards, they can go in your paper recycling bin. Not a problem.
“If it start to have glitter, or if someone drawn you a picture, or painted a picture for you, then it cannot go in your paper recycling bin, it has to go in your general waste bin.
“Once its got glitter or paint on it, it cannot be recycled.”
The TikTok star then reiterated his hatred of cards and said: “Just send someone a message, don’t get a card.
“If you’re gonna get a card, get them a scratch card, at least you can win something with it.
“Otherwise, it’s a pointless bits of paper being wasted.”
However he wasn’t alone – Kyle left a comment on the video which said it was a “valid take”.
According to City of Wolverhampton Council’s website, greetings cards without glitter were a welcome addition to recycling bins.
However those with an added sparkle should not be included, same goes for wrapping paper, laminated paper, shiny metallic paper or ribbon and bow decorations.