My neighbor feels it is OK to use my garbage can we he feels like it. It irritates me for some reason. In the winter I put it in the garage but now I cant. Do you think I am being silly for letting it bother me? I want to say something to him and ask him nicely to not use it. What does everyone thing?
2007-03-20 02:06:02 · 12 answers · asked by SpecialK 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm guessing there is a special reason you can't keep it in the garage now. If you can, I would. It depends on how much he is using it. If it's a cup or some paper or just a little trash, I'd say it's no big deal, but if he's bringing out trash bags and such, I'd say something. That's your trash can for your trash, not his.
2007-03-20 02:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're being petty. What if he's putting something illegal in there? If there's ever an investigation and your trash contains contraband, you'll be in trouble.
Maybe I'm letting my suspicious imagination get the best of me, but he shouldn't assume he can use your can. Thing is, people can't read minds, so if you've never told him you prefer he not use it, he'll assume you don't mind. In a firm but kind way, tell him that you'll be needing all the space in your garbage can and you'd appreciate if he not use it. Or, you could take the trash he's throwing in there and put it back on his front step; that wouldn't do much for a good neighborly relationship, though. :)
2007-03-20 10:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is truly bothering you and you can't just ignore it, don't let it stand between you two, or it will further deteriote your "neighborship." Be polite about it, but ask him not to put his garbage in your can. Make it clear that you aren't angry but you need the can for your own use. Say it's because summer is coming and you are planning on doing alot of yardwork and need all the space you can get for your trash. I hope this helps.
2007-03-20 09:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by meraphetamine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say no. You are paying for your trash pick-up, not him. If he continues to do this I would give him a bill. After that see if continues to use it. I bet he won't. I am speaking from personal experience. My neighbors used my trash can because they were too cheap to get their own trash service. Well, I was mad so I went and taped a bill to their door for $240.00. That adds up to a year of trash service cut in half. They didn't appreciate it. It stopped immediately.
2007-03-20 09:14:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jamie B 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do you pay for trash collection? Either way I would mail him a bill, either to help cover the cost of your trash collection or to provide gas money when you have to drive the trash to the dump or landfill.
2007-03-20 16:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by ataman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u should just tell him to stop. Or can u put the garbage can in your back yard until it is pick up date.
2007-03-20 11:19:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I wouldn't worry about it unless he makes it too full or too heavy. If he did then I'd probably say something or put it away so he can't use it.
2007-03-20 09:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think you are being petty. Tell him to get his own trash cans.
2007-03-20 09:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate this kind of garbage.
2007-03-20 09:21:45 · answer #9 · answered by John A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. That is your can. If he wants to use it, then he should bring it out. I would move it
2007-03-20 09:30:34 · answer #10 · answered by Michael b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋