Bin team clean up at race

There were no rubbish performances for a Peterborough racing team as they took on the Red Bull Soap Box challenge.

The Refuse Rocket team, from Viridor’s Peterborough ERF took part in the London round of the Red Bull Soap Box Derby - eventually finishing in 30th place, and raising hundreds of pounds for charity.

The team built their racer out of a wheelie bin, and took it to London to compete against 71 other teams in the televised event.

Teams compete to race their creation down an obstacle-filled hill - but also have to impress judges with their creativity and a performance.

Along with racing for glory, they were also raising money for charity Anna’s Hope.

Carole Hughes, founder of Anna’s Hope, said: “I am grateful that they chose to support Anna’s Hope and as a result we got some wonderful coverage on national television. So far, the team has also raised £840.”

The team in action