196501-365511 FOI Waste

1. In the last financial year 2022/23 how many incidents did your authority record where refuse collectors were physically assaulted by members of the public while carrying out council duties? Please give a brief description of the circumstances of the incident.
2. In the last financial year 2022/23 how many incidents di your authority record where refuse collectors reported that they had been bitten by a rodent of any sort of description? Please give a brief description of the circumstances of the incident.
NOTE: By refuse collectors I mean all employees whose main duties are involved in the collection of rubbish (all types) from homes and businesses with your authority.