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To think that people shouldn't go over their bin allowance and should just do a run up to the tip instead.

131 replies

chaosmaker · 15/08/2024 00:04

Next door neighbours are retired and often are away for several weeks at a time. We currently have a 3 weekly black bin collection (2 black bin bag allowance) and weekly recycling and food waste collections with unlimited bags.

Scummy people further down the street have put bags of recycling and 4 black bin bags outside their house as they know they are away. Surely the point of limits is so that people recycle weekly and shouldn't need to have so much in their black bins at all. Tip local to us is a 10 min drive maximum.

YABU - Mind your own business and don't look out for your immediate neighbours
YANBU - Tell the bin men and report to the council as dumped waste.

OP posts:
LiterallyOnFire · 15/08/2024 00:10

"Just" do a run to the tip?

You know not everyone has a car or a license? Better in bins than flytipped or sitting around.

I'd find something else to worry about than other peoples refuse arrangements.

MrsBobtonTrent · 15/08/2024 00:09

Choose your battles. If this is your biggest issue, life is good.

DadJoke · 15/08/2024 00:09

It’s not your business and it’s nothing to worry about.

MooseBreath · 15/08/2024 00:09

Many people don't have cars.
People with young children will have nappies to go in black bins.
People with disabilities often have single use medical items that need to go in the black bin.
Some homes have large families, which would produce more rubbish than a couple or single person.

There are many reasons why people may exceed two bags every three weeks. Mind your own business and find something better to occupy your time.

Thedogscollar · 15/08/2024 00:08

This wouldn't bother me. Let it go.

DumbassHamsterSitterPerson · 15/08/2024 00:07

Genuinely couldn't get worked up over this. People often ask/offer spare bin space on our street WhatsApp.

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