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To put dog mess in a strangers bin?

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AnnaQuayRules · 16/03/2026 16:01

I normally would never dream of doing this. However, today I was walking my dog along a road when he decided to crap on the grass verge. So of course I picked it up and bagged it.

It was bin day and everyone's bins were outside their houses. The bin lorry turned into the street and so, as it approached, I popped the bag into the nearest bin which was collected almost immediately.

However the man in the house came storming out and started shouting at me. He said I had no right to put anything in his bin. It got worse when I tried to explain, especially as he hadn't realised it was a dog bag. So I apologised and moved off with him still shouting down the road.

I would never have placed anything in anyone's bin whilst it's on their property, but these bins are all on the pavement waiting to be emptied. It was about 3/4 full, I placed the bag on top of what was there and the whole bin was emptied within about 60 seconds.

Was I really out of order?

OP posts:
Parsleyforme · 16/03/2026 18:56

Fleurdalys · 16/03/2026 18:50

I have my bins cleaned every month!
£5 a month
I don’t want them stinking.

Do they smell even with the lid closed?

CheekyRaven · 16/03/2026 18:55

This was an appropriate bin!! Get a grip people.. better than leaving ot on the side of the road, unbagged. Well done OP. I would not complain if you'd put it in my bim. No I am not a dog owner, or dog lover!

Pricelessadvice · 16/03/2026 18:54

Don’t use other people’s bins for dog poo bags.
It’s just poor manners isn’t it?

Fleurdalys · 16/03/2026 18:53

DappledThings · 16/03/2026 18:49

Paying to have bins cleaned is crazy.

Why?

AnnaQuayRules · 16/03/2026 18:53

Lifeomars · 16/03/2026 18:47

A vile wretch did the exact same to thing me once, the stench was horrendous and I had to have my bin bleached and disinfencted . What a gross thing to do

Did you miss the bit where I said it was in the bin for around 60 seconds as the bin lorry was literally 2 or 3 houses away? Plus it was securely bagged.

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Morepositivemum · 16/03/2026 18:52

My mums bin is pristine, as is our elderly neighbour’s. What if in emptying the bin that single bag had been left somehow (we’ve had stuff left in the bin the odd time)? Would have ruined it!

BananaSkinShoes · 16/03/2026 18:52

Lifeomars · 16/03/2026 18:47

A vile wretch did the exact same to thing me once, the stench was horrendous and I had to have my bin bleached and disinfencted . What a gross thing to do

Really? 😂 a bagged up dog shit was enough for you to get your bin bleached and disinfected? Why on earth did you not have the bin set on fire, just to make sure?

Fatnearlyslim · 16/03/2026 18:51

Wow - the comments are a real eye opener and quite relevant as it was my bin day today and yes someone had put bagged shite in my bin, did I mind
NO I’d rather it be in my bin than left on the ground.
ps I don’t have any pets

Harry12345 · 16/03/2026 18:51

Wouldn’t bother me if it’s about to be emptied but this thread has ensured I don’t do it with anyone else’s bin

Fleurdalys · 16/03/2026 18:50

Parsleyforme · 16/03/2026 18:42

Judging by the comments on here I completely missed the memo that we’re supposed to be cleaning inside our outdoor bin?? I don’t understand why when it only gets emptied to put a bag of rubbish in?

I have my bins cleaned every month!
£5 a month
I don’t want them stinking.

BananaSkinShoes · 16/03/2026 18:49

I don’t think it’s terrible under the circumstances you describe. As you said, you only did it because it was about to be collected. He’s obviously an uptight arsehole.

DappledThings · 16/03/2026 18:49

Paying to have bins cleaned is crazy.

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Ohyeahitsme · 16/03/2026 18:47

Genuinely can't see the issue here. People on Mumsnet are weird about bins though.

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Lifeomars · 16/03/2026 18:47

A vile wretch did the exact same to thing me once, the stench was horrendous and I had to have my bin bleached and disinfencted . What a gross thing to do

KatiMaus · 16/03/2026 18:47

Parsleyforme · 16/03/2026 18:42

Judging by the comments on here I completely missed the memo that we’re supposed to be cleaning inside our outdoor bin?? I don’t understand why when it only gets emptied to put a bag of rubbish in?

To be fair, it probably depends where you have to keep your bin. The only logical place for mine is along the side of my house, right next to my shed and gate leading to the garden, therefore it's quite close to the house. If I had somewhere further away to keep it, I'd possibly not bother.

Ladybyrd · 16/03/2026 18:45

I fucking hate that. It’s your dog. It’s your shit. Take it home.

And I say that as a dog owner.

Ihatelittlefriendsusan · 16/03/2026 18:44

Parsleyforme · 16/03/2026 18:42

Judging by the comments on here I completely missed the memo that we’re supposed to be cleaning inside our outdoor bin?? I don’t understand why when it only gets emptied to put a bag of rubbish in?

So that it doesn't rot and stink obviously.

OneFunBrickNewt · 16/03/2026 18:43

I was going to say just chuck it in the back of the lorry until I remember doing that with some chewing gum whilst overtaking a dustbin lorry in France and getting a stream of non-GCSE curriculum French aimed at me from the crew- I did manage to get it in though.

Parsleyforme · 16/03/2026 18:42

Judging by the comments on here I completely missed the memo that we’re supposed to be cleaning inside our outdoor bin?? I don’t understand why when it only gets emptied to put a bag of rubbish in?

LarsenBiceshelf · 16/03/2026 18:41

Ugh. Our bin men won't touch the entire bin if it has a dog poo bag in it, so YABU.

Also, while we're at it, can I get a side-eye from everyone at some people (labrador-owning woman in my village, I'm looking at you) who let their male dogs piss up everyone's recycling bins while on their walk.

ChirpyTealFox · 16/03/2026 18:41

Yabu. I own 2 dogs and wouldn't do that. I don't even put them loose in my own bin. I carry the bags home with me if I don't come across a public bin

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 16/03/2026 18:38

Someone walked onto my OSP to put their dogpooh bag in my bin.
Even more annoying than the stench or the fact they walked across my space ... I don't have a dog , my NDN on both sides did !
So their bins wouldn't have noticed
Bore a grudge forever

Jellytotsapplepie · 16/03/2026 18:36

Knittedanimal · 16/03/2026 16:10

Of course not! What sort of idiot gets areated about rubbish being put in a bin?

People that sit at windows watching their bins on bin day

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