Eight of Medway’s waste and recycling trucks have been given brand new identities thanks to children across Medway.
Earlier this year, together with Medway Norse we invited schools to help name the newest waste and recycling collection vehicles.
The ideas poured in with almost 20 schools submitting suggestions, and following judging the eight winning schools and new vehicle names are:
- Cristiano Recycaldo – Swingate Primary School
- Reggie The Recyclanator – Brompton Academy
- Lord of the Bins – Kingfisher Primary School
- Bindiana Jones – Twydall Primary School
- Wally Waste-Not – Temple Mill Primary School
- Warrior Green – Thames View Primary School
- Lightning McClean – Balfour Infant School
- Recycle Rex – Halling Primary School
Each winning school received a special visit from its named vehicle, giving pupils the opportunity to see the truck up close and meet members of the Medway Norse waste and recycling collection crews, alongside officers from Medway Council.
During the visits, pupils took part in question-and-answer sessions, where they learned more about waste collection, recycling and the important role the service plays in helping to keep Medway clean and tidy.
All of the winning schools were presented with certificates in recognition of their creativity and achievement.
Each winning school was offered funding to cover the cost of obtaining Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation, supporting environmental education and sustainability initiatives within their school communities.
Building on the success of the competition, we are using Section 106 funding to support up to 25 schools achieve the Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation during the 2026/27 academic year. Schools interested in taking part should email: EET@Medway.gov.uk.
Fun way to engage young people
Cllr Simon Curry, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Strategic Regeneration, said: “The creativity shown by pupils across Medway was fantastic, and the judging panel had a really difficult task choosing the winners from so many brilliant entries.
“This competition has been a fun way to engage young people with environmental issues while helping them learn more about recycling and waste collection services. I would like to thank every school that took part and congratulate our winners. Their chosen names will now be seen across Medway, helping to remind residents of the important role we can all play in protecting our environment.”