New neighbors stole our bin

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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

Someone 3 doors down sneaked to our bin on the pavement late on the night before collection and deposited a ripped carrier full of shitty/pissy cat litter into it 😐 it fucking stank. DP was still up so took it out and slung it into their front garden. Scruffs!

Where do you live? I will go and knock on their door and ask them for it back for you

The ones that go charging over everywhere in life can’t be happy feeling like everyone is trying to get one over them and always being on the defence.

There's no need to 'go charging' anywhere or for drama or confrontation in 99% of situations like this. You go over, wheel the bin back into your drive and put a lock on it and the other one. Job done. It's not being on the defence to want your property to remain in your possession .

It's not a stupid situation. It is a fairly normal type of thing to happen. It is very easily resolved with everyone living happily ever after.

You did not get yourself into it. Somebody else made a mistake (whether CF or not). You point mistake out, nicely. It gets fixed. Everyone lives happily ever after.

It's not a confrontation!

If they have already filled it with rubbish what do expect them to have done by tonight?! Start emptying them onto the pavement/their garden? It will only get fuller and then it will be harder to ged rid of the rubbish. Do it now. Just say that they are new and probably and didn't know but it's yours.

Top tip for life. Deal with stuff like this immediately. Assume other people are nice but a bit dim. Don't build it up in your mind. Go straight with a smile and a "Hi, I'm your new neighbour. Lovely to meet you. I think you took our bin by mistake." Wait for them to respond. Simple.

You will not end up on Jeremy Kyle. You might make a friend.

If you leave emptying it until the evening when it’s already dark, they will just think that you have no balls to face them. But I get the feeling that they’ll be able to convince you to just let them keep their rubbish in it this time and will know for the future that they can walk all over you whenever it suits them.

If your not bothered about the stuff in it, just take the bin back without saying anything to them, if you want them to empty it go over now, knock on the door ask them to remove it and that it is your bin.

DP was still up so took it out and slung it into their front garden.

Haha proper order!

I get the feeling that they’ll be able to convince you to just let them keep their rubbish in it this time and will know for the future that they can walk all over you whenever it suits them.

^^ this. Be ready for a sob story.

I'm sorry OP but I almost wept at the approved second bin sign that is just marvellous!

I think MNHQ are missing a great business opportunity here. They could assemble a crack squad of the more, ahem, robust posters who can be hired by those MNetters lacking in backbone to deal with:

Bin-stealing neighbours
Requests for free childcare from acquaintances
CFs of all kinds

They would travel across the country in an Ocado van, dressed in MN scarfs and carrying emergency supplies of gin and pom-bears.

Who shall we nominate for inclusion in this? I'll start by suggesting @AnyFucker.

OP I agree some are quite happy to confront things, I also see it COULD be an error (or an error of judgement) as they're currently unpacking and that is stressful, I wouldn't be paying attention to a bin on moving day. I also wouldn't want to annoy neighbours on day One, but I don't see them returning it tonight with no nudging.
Could you stick a note through the door explaining it's paid for and if it makes you feel better welcome to the street?

Awesome idea Havelock!!!

If they haven’t realised it’s a mistake by now, they won’t by tonight. In fact they’ll have probably filled it with more rubbish. Better to go now, all cheerful, and tell them it’s your bin.

Good relations with NDN doesn't mean avoiding asking them anything slightly confrontational. Its about saying when you have a problem and resolving or coming to a compromise.

Introducing yourself and saying looks like you've accidentally taken my bin with a welcome to your new home, should not cause any issues. One of them in the confusion of moving is likely to have just seen two bins and assumed one was theirs. Dont let it build it into a problem by stewing over it, go and ask now.

@HavelockVetinari awesome idea, I'll volunteer for the squad

OP is obviously nervous about going there for whatever reason, is there any need for everyone to pile in and tell her she's a mug or a walk over. Maybe she doesn't feel confident enough to go and ask for it back, maybe she's worried about their response...whatever. Everyone jumping in to criticise her probably aren't making her feel any better about it.

OP whichever way you get your bin back, I hope it's painless 😊

They aren't going to realise and bring it back. If it was them, then they've seen the sticker and your number on it but taken it anyway. If it was the movers, the new neighbours won't go out to check the bins.

This really isn't a big deal and you don't need to create a fuss or bad relationship. Go round and say "hi, nice to meet you, I'm from next door. How has the move been? ..... pleasantries.... I just needed to pop round to get my second bin back; I pay an extra fee to the council to have the 2 bins so it's not up for grabs. Will you empty it now, or shall I? If you need to get one, you can order yours online"

I would make sure they know that ur not to be taken advantage of from the off! I had this problem with a neighbour hanging over my driveway when there was still about 3ft behind him before a yellow line and as much as I hated doin it i did knock on there door and it's never been a problem since.

I've only skimmed over the comments but can't see why everyone is jumping on the op.

I would do the same OP, it could be a simple mistake and given they have only just moved in it's nice to give them the benefit of doubt. I think going over tonight if it's not brought back sounds like a sensible idea!

If there's someone at home next door go round now. Don't leave it till tonight. It's probably a mistake and you can point it out nicely.

Just go round!
Why would you wait? They've either stolen it or don't think it's yours (less likely). You need to get your bin back!
Also if they're the type to do this you need to establish very early that they shouldn't try it with you!

There is no way this bin will be returned to you without you asking. I don't think I would ask somebody to empty the bin, but I would tell them that we can "share" it this time but I would need it back after collection data.

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You need to go and ask for it back! You aren't creating an awkward situation, they have created it by taking your bin!