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Wheelie bin misuse
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Thumper7
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I'm not sure if this is the right place but I'll try here first.
I live in a flat (shared ownership albeit I own ((well... bank owns) 100%).
This flat has been tenanted for 7 years but I moved back in 8 weeks ago due to separation.
Here is my problem, since moving back in I have found that everyone is putting their rubbish in my wheelie bin. I have found that within 2 days of bin day, that my wheelie bin is full and I can't get my own rubbish in. Now I wouldn't have a problem if, on the day before bin day, if my bin was half empty people could fill it.
I have today, put a wheelie bin lock on, (bin was emptied) and I have had the most abusive letter put through my letterbox threatening all sorts. Now I'm not sure who has sent this as the bins are kept in a communal area and it is shared with 2 separate blocks, one with 8 flats and the other with 12. I think it maybe the lazy person, who doesn't even put their bin out for collection and just fills everyone elses.
Sorry this has turned in to a rant, and I don't even know what my question is. I'm just rather shocked that I have received this letter because I've secured my bin.
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I live in a flat (shared ownership albeit I own ((well... bank owns) 100%).
This flat has been tenanted for 7 years but I moved back in 8 weeks ago due to separation.
Here is my problem, since moving back in I have found that everyone is putting their rubbish in my wheelie bin. I have found that within 2 days of bin day, that my wheelie bin is full and I can't get my own rubbish in. Now I wouldn't have a problem if, on the day before bin day, if my bin was half empty people could fill it.
I have today, put a wheelie bin lock on, (bin was emptied) and I have had the most abusive letter put through my letterbox threatening all sorts. Now I'm not sure who has sent this as the bins are kept in a communal area and it is shared with 2 separate blocks, one with 8 flats and the other with 12. I think it maybe the lazy person, who doesn't even put their bin out for collection and just fills everyone elses.
Sorry this has turned in to a rant, and I don't even know what my question is. I'm just rather shocked that I have received this letter because I've secured my bin.
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Smile, you are beautiful:)
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I'd put the letter in the aforementioned wheelie bin and forget about it."If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair0
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What did the letter actually say? Was it anonymous?
If so they are wimps. Just ignore it and keep the lock on YOUR bin.0 -
Ignore them, keep the lock on. They're just throwing the teddy out of the pram because they can't get their own way anymore.
On a side note, I didn't know you could let out your own shared ownership house?? I certainly can't with mine0 -
If your bins are numbered, so anyone other than a complete moron knows which is and which is not their own, ignore it.
In fact I'd sellotape the note to the outside of the bins, so the sender knows you what you think of them. Feel free to wipe your bum on it first.0 -
Take the lock off and watch who does it.
Then in the middle of the night post it all back through their letterbox.
Thats a joke but it would be hilarious.... for me as an outsider watching.
Keep the letter, but dont worry about it.
If your not intimidated by them, go and knock on the door and ask if that letter was off them (Asking is the key - not accusing). You will probably see they back right down.I am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
Note-writers are passive-aggressive numpties and rarely come out in the open to admit their actions.
Still, it could be worse OP: where I live all of the wheelie-bins are outside by the entrance and passers-by can and often do dump their carp in any half-empty bin they can find.0 -
Sit in your bin, made up like a Zombie, and wait for the culprit to arrive... oh remember, do remove the lock first.
I like the idea of taping said letter to the bin... although I'd make a dozen copies, and hold some as replacements.1 -
Sit in your bin, made up like a Zombie, and wait for the culprit to arrive... oh remember, do remove the lock first.
I like the idea of taping said letter to the bin... although I'd make a dozen copies, and hold some as replacements.
Find out who it is, make dozens of copies, then fill his bin with it0 -
Hi thanks for all your replies.
I wish I could see who was doing it, but where the bins are I can't see.
The letter said "YOU THINK YOU ARE A SMART !!!!!, WELL I'M TELLING YOU, I'VE USED THIS BIN FOR YEARS AND IF YOU DON'T TAKE THE F**KING LOCK OFF I'LL BREAK IT AND STICK IT UP YOUR A**E.
Sorry for the confusion about shared ownership, I did originally buy 25% but I staircased up to 100%.
I have no intention of removing the lock. My bin is clearly numbered.
I think I'm just a bit taken aback that someone could get so het up about not being able to dispose of their rubbish in other peoples bin. I'm speechless.
I will tape the offending letter to my bin.Smile, you are beautiful:)0 -
Can you look through the bags and find any evidence of who it is?Striving to clear the mortgage before it finishes in Dec 2028 - amount currently owed - £26,322.670
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