A man has shared his story of getting what he calls the 'best revenge' on an 'entitled neighbour' who repeatedly put rubbish in his wheelie bin. The situation escalated over months, leading him to take action.
The initial problem
The man, posting on Reddit, explained that the issue started with an extra bag here and there but eventually the neighbour began hijacking the bin entirely, moving it to the other end of the alley. He was frustrated, especially with a newborn at home and nappies piling up.
The revenge plan
On collection day, the man recovered his bin early in the morning. He removed every bag belonging to the neighbour and dumped them on the sidewalk where bins are collected. He then filled his bin with his own rubbish and went about his day.
The satisfying outcome
Later that afternoon, he saw that the city had rebagged the dumped rubbish in bright blue bags with the council's logo and a 'litter investigation evidence' label. He believes the city found identifying information and issued a fine or warning, as the bin was never touched again.
Public reaction
The Reddit post sparked lively discussion. One commenter suggested marking the bin with a permanent door number. Another shared their own 'bin wars' experience with the council. Many praised the man's actions, though some questioned whether dumping the rubbish could be considered fly-tipping.
What to do if someone uses your bin
Experts advise against such drastic measures. Instead, try a polite conversation, clearly mark your bin with your address, secure it with a padlock, and report persistent issues to the local council. Unsolicited dumping can be considered fly-tipping, so gather evidence and seek advice.
