Dustbin Dave’s Fascination: A Peculiar Passion for Photographing Bins

1 February 2024 56 5

Dustbin Dave’s Fascination: A Peculiar Passion for Photographing Bins

In the realm of peculiar hobbies, few can rival Dave Clark’s unique passion: photographing bins. From the age of seven, inspired by the binmen on his street and accompanying his father to the dump, Dave’s fascination with rubbish receptacles became a lifelong pursuit.

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Dustbin Dave: Discovering Bin-tastic Delights Across the Country!

Known affectionately as “Dustbin Dave” by his friends, he finds joy in capturing all types of bins and sharing them online.

With his collection of favourite snapshots from across the country, Dave rates his finds based on their design, location, and size.

“It’s truly remarkable how many different styles of bins you come across throughout the country,” expressed Mr. Clark, hailing from Caister-on-Sea. “Great Yarmouth, for example, boasts an entirely different set of bins for distinct purposes compared to a place like Norwich. It’s like a whole new world, and I’m constantly discovering new bins.”

During his journeys across the land, Dave stumbled upon a gem in Norfolk – a bin fashioned like a Fab lolly in Great Yarmouth. “When I laid my eyes on it, I thought to myself, ‘Wow, now that is a special bin.'”
In addition to snapping photographs of local rubbish and recycling bins, Dave plays his part in keeping his home county tidy. He regularly participates in beach clean-ups in Norfolk, firmly believing that the style of a bin plays a pivotal role in preserving the environment.

“If there were more bins available and they were visually appealing, people would be more inclined to use them,” stated Mr. Clark. “Size and design are crucial factors for making bins attractive to deposit rubbish.

If you approach a bin covered in bird droppings and overflowing with rubbish, you wouldn’t want to force your waste into it. That might explain the litter problem in many areas. However, if you encounter a clean and regularly emptied bin that looks inviting, you’re more likely to utilise it.”

Dustbin Dave: From Trash Talk to Calendar Star, Spreading Awareness on Littering

Now, to the delight of his supporters, Dustbin Dave will grace the pages of the Dull Men’s Club calendar for the month of March next year. The club, an online community comprising approximately 10,000 members celebrating unique and seemingly mundane hobbies, handpicks individuals with eccentric passions to feature in their annual calendar.

For Dustbin Dave, being recognised by the Dull Men’s Club is more than just a personal achievement. He sees it as an opportunity to raise awareness about an environmental issue close to his heart – littering. Through his platform, Dustbin Dave urges people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly by using the bins provided.

In an exciting collaboration with local organisations such as Norfolk Beach Cleans, Caister Parish Council, and the binsfantastic.com Facebook page, Dustbin Dave aims to amplify their collective efforts in combating littering. By teaming up, they hope to spread the message far and wide, encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their rubbish.

The calendar, featuring Dustbin Dave’s captivating bin photographs and other unique hobbies showcased by the Dull Men’s Club, is now available on Amazon. Each purchase supports the collective mission of these organisations and serves as a reminder that everyone can play a role in keeping the environment clean.

So, the next time you pass by a bin, take a moment to appreciate its beauty, for it might just be the work of Dustbin Dave. And remember, in the words of this bin enthusiast turned environmental advocate, “Simply don’t throw your rubbish away; use the bins.”

To find out more visit https://binsfantastic.com

Written by: Ginger and Nuts

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