Binman's simple way to stop your bins getting lost - 'just stick it on'

Binman's simple way to stop your bins getting lost - 'just stick it on' A binman has shared a simple trick to help homeowners identify their wheelie bins Bin day can be a surprisingly frustrating time for households, particularly when several wheelie bins are left outside homes along the same street. One binman has now shared a simple tip he says could help prevent yours from disappearing after it has been emptied. The No1 Binman, who has more than 200,000 followers and nearly four million likes on TikTok, regularly shares advice from his job collecting household waste. In a recent video, he urged homeowners to make sure their bins are clearly marked with their address. He begins by telling viewers not to complain about binmen if their bin goes missing when it does not have their house number on it. He then suggests a straightforward solution - buying a sticker showing your house number and road name, and putting it somewhere clearly visible. The bin sticker trick In the clip, the binman holds up a pack of stickers and explains that there are four in a pack. He recommends putting the sticker on the top of the wheelie bin, saying this means the address can be seen regardless of where the bin is positioned. "Stick it on the top of your bin," he tells viewers. He adds that the location means you can always see it when looking down at the bin. While the sticker itself is his recommendation, councils also advise residents to mark their bins with identifying details. Warrington Borough Council specifically tells households to label bins with their house number, saying this can stop them going missing and make them easier to find if they do. Hackney Council similarly says putting your house number on bins is a good idea to stop them getting lost. It also advises residents to return their bins to their property after collection rather than leaving them out. It could also help if your bin is stolen Other councils have introduced more formal identification schemes for household bins. Neath Port Talbot Council, for example, is rolling out official bin numbering, with stickers matching the house number and designed to help collection crews identify the correct bins. Falkirk Council also recommends putting a house number or name on bins, saying this can deter people from taking them. It advises residents to store bins on their property between collections and return them as soon as possible after they have been emptied. So, while there is no single sticker system used across the country, adding your house number or another clear identifier could make it much easier to tell your bin apart. Just check your local council's guidance first, particularly if it uses official stickers or numbered bins rather than allowing residents to add their own.