Jimmy, a garbage collector, is a hit on TikTok and helps fight prejudices about his job

From trash to glitter: The incredible rise of Jimmy, the TikTok star garbage collector

In the streets of Vire, in Calvados, an everyday hero is shaking up the codes. Jimmy De Pinho Coreia, 26, became a TikTok sensation in record time thanks to his job as a garbage collector. Between June and July 2021, his videos already had more than 160 million views, propelling this smiling and lively young man to the forefront.

A garbage collector like no other

Behind the wheel of his garbage truck, Jimmy doesn't just collect waste. He transforms each tour into a real neighborhood party, bringing joy and good humor to his colleagues and residents. With passion and determination, he made it his mission to rehabilitate the often tarnished image of garbage collectors, faced with prejudices linked to odors and dirt.

Viral success on TikTok

It was almost by chance that Jimmy got started on TikTok. “We were having fun with the truck, I was filming with the phone and then I said to myself ‘hey, I’m going to put it on TikTok to see what people think’. It caught on straight away, it was huge,” he confided to TF1 in 2021. His videos, full of humor and good humor, were a dazzling success, making him a real star of social networks.

A local icon

Jimmy quickly becomes the most famous garbage collector in his town. Recognized and praised by residents of all ages, it arouses admiration and sympathy. Even those who don't follow him online know his story and appreciate the value he adds to their daily lives. His colleagues, valued and proud, feel the positive impact of this sudden notoriety on their profession.The rest of the article on the next page