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Neighbour has put their rubbish in my bin

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Toucan22 · 18/03/2026 12:35

Me and my neighbours all put our bins on the corner of the cul de sac for collection. Bin day is today and I went to put something in last minute before they collect and one of my neighbours has put a big bag of rubbish in my bin. I'm a bit annoyed tbh, wouldnt you ask first? I also dont know whats in this big bag that they are disposing of in my name. I wouldnt have minded if they were struggling for space and asked me but I think its cheeky to just do it.

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Naws · 18/03/2026 12:40

Just before collection I wouldn't expect them to ask me, no.

I had to laugh at 'disposing of in your name' though. Like all the rubbish doesn't get mixed up and crushed in the lorry 🤣

schnubbins · 18/03/2026 12:39

We do that all the time in our neighbourhood .Four bins placed at the end of the street and if there is any space left it's used up by any of the four that need it . Why would it be a problem?

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Toucan22 · 18/03/2026 12:39

AgnesMcDoo · 18/03/2026 12:38

I'd ask if my neighbour was obviously at home otherwise I just add to their bin if there is space.

My neighbours do the same.

Unless there isn't room for you to add your extra stuff then its really not something worth getting worked up about

Edited

I was at home. And they all have my number. Quick knock on the door or quick text. Its just basic courtesy!

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Toucan22 · 18/03/2026 12:38

Itsafactitsactual · 18/03/2026 12:37

Go and talk to her (nicely though, yes?)

I dont know who it is although I have my suspicions of two households.

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AgnesMcDoo · 18/03/2026 12:38

I'd ask if my neighbour was obviously at home otherwise I just add to their bin if there is space.

My neighbours do the same.

Unless there isn't room for you to add your extra stuff then its really not something worth getting worked up about

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Toucan22 · 18/03/2026 12:37

Oblivionnnnn · 18/03/2026 12:36

Do you really give a shit? Genuinely?

Yes. Its cheeky. I would have definitely at least sent a quick message. I've got two new neighbours so I think its one of them. Never had any problems before. I hope they dont intend on doing this every week!!

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TenderChicken · 18/03/2026 12:37

I can't imagine getting mad about this. I doubt there's a dead body in there.

Itsafactitsactual · 18/03/2026 12:37

Go and talk to her (nicely though, yes?)

ThatIsABigSon · 18/03/2026 12:37

Could you not fit in whatever you were putting in your bin? That's when I'd be annoyed. I wouldn't care otherwise.

sunsetsites · 18/03/2026 12:37

Your bin was on the street and the rubbish was literally about to be collected, I don’t think it’s really a big deal.

Oblivionnnnn · 18/03/2026 12:36

Do you really give a shit? Genuinely?

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