A refuse collector has shared what households can and can't do with excess waste. Numerous households have substantial amounts of recycling to manage each week, as it can rapidly build up between collection days.
With most collections occurring every few weeks, there is plenty of time for waste to mount up. Once a wheelie bin has reached capacity, it can be tempting to leave the excess waste beside it on collection day, with hopes it will be taken away.
However, occasionally waste collectors leave behind any waste that hasn't been placed inside the bin. The waste can either be too bulky or be against council regulations for collecting rubbish not contained within a bin. Fortunately, a refuse collector has resolved the debate and confirmed whether it is worthwhile to leave rubbish out if it doesn't fit in your bin.
Can you put excess rubbish next to the bin?
Ashley, who shares content on social media as the No. 1 Binman, confirmed that it all depends on your local authority's regulations. Local councils are responsible for waste collection, so they can establish their own guidelines. They can determine how waste is collected and what bins are used. It is always worthwhile to check with your local authority to see which regulations are in force in your locality.
Ashley explained: "It depends on your council, every council will say something different. Some will allow it, some won't." The refuse collector said that the authority he works for doesn't allow surplus waste to be collected. He said: "Because we have to then pick it up and put it in the bin, but if your bin is too full then we can't do that. Or if we do pick it up and it smashes, it is our fault and people complain."
Ashley recommended that if your local authority doesn't permit additional waste collection, it's simply better to wait until the bin has been emptied before refilling it with the rubbish. "Some councils allow it, maybe paper," he added. "But it is how you get it into the lorry, you can't just lean in and add it in." The bin man urged: "Check your council, if they allow it then you can and follow the guidelines they tell you."
