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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Nearly 1,750 fines for illegal parking in front of garbage bins in 2025

In 2025, approximately 1,750 drivers in Thessaloniki received fines for illegally parking in front of garbage bins, obstructing waste collection operations.

Mar 21 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert warns new bins fines even for putting rubbish in when it's overflowing

A BBC expert highlights new laws in England and Wales imposing heavy fines for littering, including penalties for overstuffed bins and leaving donations outside charity shops.

Mar 20 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bin man 'speechless' over common item people keep putting in recycling bins

A refuse collector criticized residents for putting used nappies in recycling bins, calling it a 'selfish' act as it complicates waste management.

Mar 19 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

In Koukaki, the expansion of the brown bin network for organic waste of the municipality of Athens

The municipality of Athens is gradually expanding the network of brown bins for organic waste to cover all municipal communities, starting with the first community that received free distribution of bins to residents in Koukaki.

Mar 18 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

H. Doukas: We continue at full speed, so that the brown bin reaches every neighborhood in Athens

The expansion of brown bins in Athens is progressing, with a recent distribution event taking place in the 1st Municipal Community.

Mar 18 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with wheelie bins urged to throw in 1 kitchen item from now until the end of summer

Residents are advised to throw out one kitchen item into their wheelie bins weekly to combat fly infestations as temperatures rise.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Two Dao employees fired after discovery of letters in pizza boxes at recycling center

Two employees of a distribution company were fired after hundreds of letters and packages were found improperly disposed of in recycling bins.

Mar 17 • 21:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum instantly bins Amazon Alexa after it asks four-year-old a creepy question

A mother discarded her Amazon Alexa device after it asked her four-year-old daughter an inappropriate question, warning other parents about potential risks.

Mar 16 • 10:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert in NYC: The former mayor Adams' rule that can generate $200 fines for garbage bins

New York City has introduced a mandatory garbage bin rule, which could lead to fines for residents who fail to comply amid delays in bin distribution.

Mar 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Recycling bins will stay clean and flies stay away if you place 1 household item inside of it

To prevent flies and maintain cleanliness, placing a specific household item in recycling bins is recommended as warmer weather approaches.

Mar 15 • 15:13 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here are Linköping's new trash bins: 'Most are positive and impatient'

Linköping is replacing its trash bins to comply with new legislation, allowing residents to sort waste directly at home.

Mar 14 • 11:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman urges UK to 'please stop' putting one item in bins and says 'use Primark'

A British bin collector advises the public to stop placing shredded paper in recycling bins due to the complications it causes for waste management.

Mar 14 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman warns 3 common items shouldn't go in your recycling bin

A refuse collector from the UK highlights three common items that should not be placed in recycling bins to ensure effective recycling practices.

Mar 13 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop putting one item in the recycling bin, binman warns

A refuse collector advises that chewing gum should not be placed in food waste or recycling bins, despite common misconceptions.

Mar 12 • 09:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a compost bin should place everyday item inside it before late March

Gardeners in the UK are advised to check their compost bins before warmer weather arrives to prevent pest infestations.

Mar 11 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman urges people to stop putting 1 common item into food waste or recycling

A refuse worker is warning the public about the improper disposal of a common food item that should be thrown in general waste instead of compost or recycling bins.

Mar 11 • 10:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman warns bins won't be collected if people make Easter egg 'error'

A waste collector urges the public to follow proper recycling protocols for Easter egg packaging to avoid missed bin collections.

Mar 9 • 14:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Wheelie bins will always be clean without flies if you place 1 item inside them

Experts recommend placing a specific item in wheelie bins to prevent flies and maggots from breeding and alleviate unpleasant odors as warmer weather arrives.

Mar 7 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man tried to 'bribe' binmen with biscuits but the response was cruel

A man attempted to bribe refuse collectors with biscuits in hopes of having his overflowing bins collected, but faced a harsh response from the workers who adhered strictly to waste collection rules.

Mar 6 • 09:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Plzeň is canceling textile containers. Hopefully, the clothing won't end up in trash bins, charity hopes

Plzeň is removing textile collection containers, raising concerns about where donated clothing will go, with charities hoping they won’t end up in landfills.

Mar 5 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All men's toilets should have sanitary bins says Prostate Cancer UK in new plea

Prostate Cancer UK is advocating for the installation of sanitary bins in men's public toilets to support men dealing with incontinence after treatment.

Mar 5 • 10:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update on '4 bins for English households' in April plan as minister makes statement

The UK environment minister announced a new recycling initiative requiring households to have four bins starting April, aimed at simplifying recycling processes.

Mar 5 • 09:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ex-binman shares 1 issue that will stop your bin from being collected

A former refuse collector reveals a common mistake that leads to bins being left unemptied on collection day.

Mar 4 • 13:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Sentenced for Stealing Cans from ÍBV

Two men have been sentenced for stealing a significant amount of recyclable cans from collection bins belonging to the ÍBV sports club in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.

Mar 4 • 08:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Airline bans power banks from overhead bins

Ibom Air has implemented a ban on placing power banks in overhead bins, requiring them to remain within reach based on a new directive from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.

Mar 4 • 02:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

4 items to never put in recycling trash or binman warns 'it won't be collected'

A refuse collector advises against placing certain items in recycling bins to ensure collection.

Feb 28 • 08:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Jelgava is also preparing for possible floods

In Jelgava, local authorities are taking preventive measures against potential floods by removing benches and trash bins from riverbanks.

Feb 27 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

This Weekend, Besides a Car and Waste Bins, a Sauna, Vacuum Cleaner, Outdoor Toilet, and Sculpture Burned

This weekend in Southern Estonia, firefighters dealt with multiple blazes, including a car and refuse building in Tartu, as well as an outdoor sauna and various other items.

Feb 23 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mass Stoke-on-Trent street fight caught on CCTV with wheelie bin used as weapon

CCTV footage reveals a violent street brawl in Stoke-on-Trent where wheelie bins were used as weapons, leading to serious injuries and a subsequent arson attack.

Feb 21 • 19:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman warns 'we won't collect your recycling if we find common takeaway item'

A TikTok by a binman warns that bins containing polystyrene—which is commonly used in takeaway packaging—will not be collected by waste services due to recycling complications.

Feb 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

Tewkesbury, a town in the Cotswolds, UK, is considering fining residents for leaving trash bins out too long to enhance the area's aesthetic appeal to tourists.

Feb 16 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People urged not to empty rubbish bins tomorrow for important reason

Householders are being advised against emptying their rubbish bins tomorrow due to superstitions tied to the Chinese New Year.

Feb 16 • 10:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman says rubbish 'won't be collected' if common items are seen inside

A waste collector warns that common items in bins could lead to non-collection of rubbish.

Feb 13 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Not following simple bin rule could land you £400 fine

Local councils in the UK are enforcing stricter regulations on wheelie bin usage, with fines of up to £400 for those who leave bins out too long or block pathways.

Feb 12 • 04:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman settles debate on where to put used cooking oil — not the food waste bin

A TikTok bin collector clarifies that used cooking oil should not be disposed of in food waste bins or poured down the drain, but rather taken to a recycling center.

Feb 11 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Eddie the Eagle was eating out of bins and slept in his car before Winter Olympics fame

Eddie the Eagle, known for his participation in the 1988 Winter Olympics, faced severe hardships including homelessness and food insecurity prior to achieving fame.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman shares reason your recycling isn't being taken away – it's not his fault

A refuse collector explains that improper sorting of recyclable materials is often the reason why homeowners find their recycling bins not emptied.

Feb 10 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Defra issues '4 new bins for all homes' banned item fines update as change coming 'in weeks'

Defra has announced new recycling guidelines for households in England, introducing four separate bins for waste collection starting March 31.

Feb 9 • 15:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Lack of Waste Management Raises Health Concerns in Hluvukani

Residents of Hluvukani are expressing serious health concerns due to inadequate waste management services by the local municipality, leading to overflowing bins and environmental hazards.

Feb 9 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman warns rubbish 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted in recycling

A binman warns that rubbish collection may be refused if certain items are found in recycling bins.

Feb 7 • 08:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

3 everyday items you can start recycling after household bins rule change in March

New recycling rules set to take effect in March aim to standardize recycling practices across England, allowing residents to recycle more items effectively.

Feb 6 • 12:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Searching even the refrigerators and garbage.. An Israeli institution violates the privacy of Jerusalemites

An Israeli institution is violating the privacy of Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem by conducting intrusive inspections of their homes, including refrigerators and garbage bins.

Feb 5 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Municipality of Thessaloniki: Competition for the purchase of 2,232 new waste bins

The Municipality of Thessaloniki plans to replace old, damaged, and vandalized waste bins throughout the city by initiating a competition to purchase 2,232 new bins.

Feb 3 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Anyone in UK with a food bin issued 'contamination' warning - do not do this

A waste collection worker in the UK warns residents about a common mistake that is contaminating food bins, urging them to remove food from packaging before disposal.

Feb 3 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Right now, it would be easy to get rid of rats: just take care of the placement of garbage bins

A severe winter is challenging for rat populations, with expert Tuomas Aivelo suggesting that winter is the best time to manage these populations by preventing access to human food sources.

Feb 2 • 15:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Clashes in Turin, what happened in the kilometer of guerrilla warfare. Telegram chat, bins, and the ambush

Police in Turin faced violent clashes during a protest, leading to injuries and damage, as investigators look into the involvement of protest groups.

Feb 2 • 10:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Volovčice Residents Bitter About the State of Green Waste Bins: 'This Has Become a Nest'

Residents of Volovčice express frustration over the poor state of waste management and the increasing presence of rats around overstuffed garbage containers in Zagreb.

Jan 16 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reminder as putting your bin out could lead to £80 fine

Residents are warned that improper placement of bins could result in fines of up to £80.

Jan 14 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

How to get rid of the 37 types of waste banned from new bins without a £400 fine

New recycling rules in England will introduce four bins for every home and ban 37 types of waste, with a potential £400 fine for violations, in an effort to enhance recycling rates.

Jan 14 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Shocking video shows moment man 'restrained by 8 officers' while taking bins out

A man in Edinburgh was restrained and handcuffed by eight police officers while taking out the bins, leading to him filing a complaint due to alleged bruising after a mental health check.

Jan 14 • 11:13 UTC

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