Cleaners tackle the spills after fair's thrills

Cleaners who removed more than 60 tonnes of waste during the week-long Hull Fair have been thanked.

Starting at 05:00 BST each day, a 40-strong team cleaned the site and surrounding streets.

Two lorries made their way along Walton Street emptying bins before the rides and stalls opened.

Councillor Charles Quinn, the city council's cabinet portfolio holder for environment, said: "Our street cleansing and waste operative teams go above and beyond every year, and this year was no exception. Their dedication and hard work behind the scenes make a huge difference to the experience of thousands of visitors."

Quinn added: "Hull Fair is one of the city's most popular events, and ensuring it remains clean and safe is a top priority for the council.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank every team member involved in this year's clean-up operation – your hard work does not go unnoticed."

Cleaners sorted waste into different categories before it was picked up by an electric vehicle and taken for processing.

Hull City Council said the cleaning would continue as the fair rides were being dismantled this week.

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