UK bin man explains what they really want for Christmas and it’s not cheap booze or chocolates

The gift giving season is finally upon us, and presents are flying about left, right, and centre.

But while you're stewing over what to buy your family and friends, don't forget to have a long hard think about what your bin man would like too.

It's easy to feel generous after a few Eggnogs during the festive period, and our list of people to buy for often ends up growing a lot longer than we would have intended.

Whether you're purchasing a bottle of bubbly for your kid's teacher or nipping to your neighbours with a tub of Christmas chocolates, giving to others really does feel good.

However, you might want to be a bit more picky when it comes to selecting a gift for your local refuse collectors, as this bloke says they're sick of being palmed off with certain items each year.

A fella who dubs himself 'The No1 Bin Man' on TikTok revealed what his colleagues are really hoping for when kind locals offer them a prezzie in December.

The UK-based social media user, who boasts 6,918 followers, responded to a woman who enquired about what people in the waste industry 'would prefer'.

She explained she usually just settles on a box of chocolate to give to her bin men, but suspects they might want something a bit more exciting.

So, the 'No1 Bin Man' decided to come to the rescue and be brutally honest about what they think of generic gifts.

He kicked off by explaining that they don't actually expect people to go to any expense, but there is something which would tickle their fancy if the opportunity arose.

The TikToker said: "Can I have a bacon sandwich or a cup of coffee? Sorted, Merry Christmas."

Clearly enamoured by the Christmas spirit, he then decided to reveal what it is bin men 'don't want' from local residents.

He continued: "I'll tell you what I don't want - Fosters.

"No one drinks Fosters! You don't want it, that's why you give it to us.

"But most of the time people just give us stuff which they don't want anyway, so we're not fussed. We'll take it.

"But a bacon sandwich would be lovely, thanks!"

It seems a lot of people might have been stuck on what to get their bin men, as the bloke's video ended up going viral and racked up over 316,000 views.

Social media users flooded the comment section with their thoughts on the bloke's gifting advice, while others shared their own experiences.

One said: "I put out mince pies, cake and Christmas box last year and they ignored it!!"

Another wrote: "We always buy a box of Carlsberg and they seem happy."

A third laughed: "I gave my bin man a box of chocolates and got 'it’s the thought that counts'."

A fourth joked: "I have an agreement with my bin men...I’ll get them a lovely Christmas gift when they start putting my bin back where they found it."

Sounds like we better get those frying pans on, eh?