It looks like hundreds of grey wheelie bins will be marching on York in a few days time.
An encampment has been photographed at a secret location in Acomb by a local resident.
There is speculation that they are connected with a move from the use of plastic sacks to bins in terraced housing areas on the west of the City. The York Council has yet to confirm its intentions.
Anyone spotting any movement from the bin army – particularly late at night – is asked to alert the authorities.
Some bins may adopt a disguise