HOARD WORK

Couple blitz homes of people who never throw anything out

- SALLY HIND

A HUSBAND and wife team have lifted the lid on what it is like to clear up after Scotland's worst hoarders.

From beer can mountains in living rooms, to people sleeping on top of piles of rubbish, Lee Pettigrew, 38, and his partner, Stephanie, 32, have seen it all.

And the couple, from Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, say shocking scenes like these are becoming more frequent – with the firm now tackling dozens a year.

The duo believe their lock down-born business, Loada Rubbish, is helping give people living in the most horrendous conditions their lives back.

Lee said: "On one job, a wee woman was crawling on top of piles of rubbish and sleeping in a tiny gap at the top.