Indeed it would appear that all the litter picker-uppers have been on holiday all summer.

The Office of Public Works said more than 200 litter pickers worked through the night to clear all public routes.

The litter pickers are out in force on Worthy Farm and festivalgoers are embarking on the long and messy journey home

The Independent reported that up to 700 people were hired as litter pickers only to be told at the last minute they were not needed.