Binmen will never collect rubbish bags if it's left in 1 common area outside

Binmen will never collect rubbish bags if it's left in 1 common area outside The binman revealed the 'real reason' extra bags of rubbish won't be collected on a weekly basis if it's simply left next to your recycling – and it's fairly simple Your household rubbish can quickly add up as most households only have their wheelie bins collected once every few weeks. Many homes prefer to keep the rubbish out of sight and have it collected as soon as possible, so it is tempting to leave it beside the wheelie bins on collection days. However, it sometimes isn't collected. To help people with their household rubbish collections, binman Ashley, who regularly shares insights into all things waste on TikTok, often answers questions from his followers about how to properly dispose of certain items. The binman often receives complaints from people whose local bin services have failed to empty their trash due to various reasons. In one video, Ashley shared the 'real reason' why binmen won't take rubbish that has been left next to their trash. "The real reason we don't take extra bags. Put the bags in the bin!!" he wrote in the overlay text of the video, as the binman went on to lip sync to a sound. As he used a bin bag on the ground as an example, the sound is a clip from the TV show Pineapple Dance Studios, where Louie Spence is heard saying: "Actually, I think this is health and safety. If you're running from a fire, trip. I'll be having a word." Why don't bin men take rubbish bags that are next to bins? Refuse collectors generally leave behind extra bags placed next to bins – known as "side waste" – because local councils enforce strict "no side waste" policies. Bin collecting crews are restricted by truck weight limits and waste reduction goals, meaning everything must fit inside the closed bin. The crews also work on tight schedules, and stopping to hand-load loose bags increases route times and reduces daily productivity. Rubbish bags that have been placed on the ground and not in a bin could also easily tear or get ripped open by local wildlife like foxes, cats, or rodents, creating a public mess that they don't have time to clean up. Meanwhile, if extra bags are left by recycling bins, collectors reject them because recycling must be loose and un-bagged to prevent sorting machinery jams and contamination What should I do if my rubbish bags don't fit in my bin? If you have too much rubbish that won't fit in your household's wheelie bin, you will have to bring them to your nearest local household waste recycling centre, as overflowing rubbish won't be collected. One of the first things to consider if you often find yourself with rubbish bags overflowing in your wheelie bin, or having to leave bags next to your bin, is if any of the items in the bags are recyclable and could instead go in your recycling bin. You should spend some time sorting through the bags to ensure items like paper, cardboard, plastics, and glass are separated, as over half of general waste can often be recycled. You could also make sure to reduce the volume of your waste by squashing boxes, crushing plastic bottles, and flatten packaging to maximise space inside your existing bags and bin. You can also contact your local council to check if you qualify for a larger wheelie bin or an additional bin due to a large household size or medical needs.