Sandwell Council and waste partner Serco have announced the 12 winners names from the "Name That Bin Lorry" competition.

The competition, which was open to children aged 4 to 12, received an overwhelming response, showcasing the creativity and enthusiasm of our young residents.

Winners and their winning names are as follows:

• Binbo Baggins - Joseph, age 11 
• Binderella - Ethan, age 4
• Bostin Recycler - Jack, age 11
• Captain Recycle - Ayaan, age 8
• Cat Wheelie - Xander, age 4
• Frank Binner - Carmen, age 11
• Lord of the Bins - Scarlett, 7
• Obi-wan Binobi - Lacey, age 10
• Ollie Bollie Bin Lorry - Penny, age 12
• Ow Ya Bin? - Lawson, age 11
• Recyclosaurus Rex - Sydney-Jai, age 11
• Wheelie Wonka - Thomas, age 10

Councillor Keith Allcock, Cabinet Member for Highways and Environment, expressed his excitement about the community's participation. He said: "We were thrilled to see so many imaginative and thoughtful entries from our young residents.

“This competition was a great way to involve our community in an important part of our local services and to promote awareness about recycling and waste management.

”The new names not only add a touch of fun to our fleet but also reflect the spirit and creativity of Sandwell's children."

Tony Marston, Senior Contract Manager at Serco, also shared his thoughts on the initiative: "It’s been wonderful to see the enthusiasm from the children of Sandwell and the fantastic names they came up with.

“At Serco, we continue our commitment engaging with the community and making recycling and waste management more fun and interesting.

“These names will certainly bring a smile to our team and residents as these trucks make their rounds."

The winning names are now displayed on the new vehicles, and the young winners were invited to a special visit Serco’s depot where they were recognised for their contributions. Each winner received a small prize and saw their named bin lorries up close.