New neighbors stole our bin

[saffyBoo]

Actually can't believe I'm writing this but I think it's pretty amusing plus I've recently lost the will with pretty much everyone and need to share this before I lose the plot totally. 😂😂😂

New neighbors next door moved in yesterday..... I haven't met them yet...... It was recycling day yesterday and we have two recycling bins clearly marked with our house number on the lid and side of each the bin...... Went on school run as they were still moving in....... Came back home to find they had pinched one of my bins off my drive and stuffed it to full with their packagin brown boxes etc

1. why?
2. really why?
3. I'm really annoyed because I'm going to have to go over there at some point today and ask for my bin back that I have to pay extra for having an additional bin and get to look like a dickhead neighbor being petty about bins. Great start to a new neighbor relationship but I can't let them have it or get away with it can I??
4. I really wish I was making this up honestly

Knock on the door, smile, introduce yourself and welcome them to the area. Then politely explain that you pay for an extra recycling bin and could they please empty and return the one that they have accidentally borrowed from you.

Not awkward. Polite and clear.

Did they defo do it on purpose?

They probably thought it was the bin belonging to their house.

If I moved somewhere new, I might not know to examine bin lids for house numbers, and if I saw 2 bins in front of 2 houses might make the same assumption.

Please be friendly unless it becomes clear that they actually meant to steal your bin! It is so hard to move somewhere and find out that your new neighbours already dislike you because you have made a mistake or unconsciously stepped on someone's toes...

Do they not have their own bin? Perhaps they thought you had theirs because you have two?

They're not going to just give it back on their own volition. You are going to have to go and get it.

Go get your bin back woman!

"Smile "I think there may be a bit of confusion, unfortunately - & it may have been your removal chaps, you have my other recycle bin - I have paid for 2 you see "- ….than because you want to keep them onside maybe … " "its ok for today but..."

Why assume that they are being dicks? Why not assume they are stressed with moving house and have made a mistake?

And pop round, say welcome to the neighbourhood, sympathise at the stress of moving and say “you maybe didn’t realise but you’ve used our bin! Here’s how you order one for you. Would you empty so I can use it? “

I get bin rage, I have a real issue with people putting random crap in my bin when it's out for collection. Feck off and put it in your own bin not mine.

Anyway when we've moved house we never use someone else's bin, it's just bad manners. They should either be putting their stuff up in a pile, slung it in the shed or take it straight to the tip. No one should ever use someone else's bin, EVER.

Where is their own bin?

Go around to them. Say hi and welcome them to the neighbourhood and then pop into conversation "Oh, it appears that one of my recycling bins, we pay for having two by the way, appears to have gone missing. It's got our house number on the lid and side...oh there it is - would you mind awfully taking your recyclables out of it please so that I can have it back?"

Perhaps they don't know (which is quite likely as they're new to the neighbourhood) that you have paid extra for having two recycling bins?

I'd come at it from a point of them not knowing, being new to the neighbourhood etc., rather than one of 'Oi! That's my bin you're using. Get your dirty stuff out of it'

Op you know they won't give it back by tonight.

they have filled it with their moving stuff they have no plans to give it up until at least the next pick up but actually if they don't have anyone taking it back they'll just keep it under the guise of "well no one asked for it back"

I'm always amazed on MN at how nice people are, and what an aggressive bitch I am in comparison 😁 Doesn't matter who took your bin, you want it back. I'd empty their rubbish out of it on their property, and take my bin.

@Juells I'm nice to start with, especially if there could have been an honest misunderstanding. You have to give the benefit of the doubt if you're not sure of malicious intent, especially where neighbours are concerned as you have to live next to these people. However, if the other party is rude back or nasty, or keeps causing problems, then I too would release my inner aggressive bitch .

Stick it in a black bin bag and leave it outside their house.
Lock up your bins.

Any diagrams, OP?

If it were me I'd do what mumasastudent suggests - and leave their stuff in it. Life's too short to get territorial about bins.

If they've moved then it may be accidental or a one off due to extra cardboard and wrappings from the move. Still mention it today and it's over with

You could phone the council and say your bin has been stolen and please could they replace it if you want to avoid the confrontation totally?

Empty it and bag it up and put it on their door step.

Of course they know. If it is marked etc.

I once had this years ago and paid extra for a bin -I bagged it up and put it on their doorstep and put mine locked in the back garden.

OR if you want to be really kind pop over and say 'my bin seems to have be removed by your removal people -did the previous owner take the bin because we really need ours back and we pay for it?' -the tip is at * and they cardboard if that helps. Etc

Get the bin!!!

The point is -your bin is marked and as new neighbours what they should have done is ASK you if you minded or go to the tip That's what normal people do - they haven't. So they give you no choice but to either empty and dump or offer to be helpful. Don't let it ride. Else this will be weekly.

Do they have their own bin?
If it could be a misunderstanding I’d let it go for this week.

I'm amazed by how many people think this was an accident. Whether it was the neighbours or the removal firm surely they can see and read the numbers painted, written or stuck onto the side and the lid?

How do fully functioning adults not realise it does not belong to their house when it is clearly marked. The answer is they do and they are hoping you wont care.

Confession...I got excited when your thread popped up. Ooooh, I love a bin thread

Nothing is going to change by this evening, except it will be dark when they have to empty it. Go around now, be nice 'I'm not sure if you realised but that is my bin. Can I have it back please?' Return home with bin.

They don't know you pay for an extra bin and probably assume you've nicked theirs. Tell them. Have a conversation, friendly not cross. They've made a mistake so smile and explain.