Warning issued to Aussies over 'game-changing' wheelie bin hack
In the video, the mum demonstrates how to join the red bin to the yellow bin to pull both at the same time easily. She even uses her car's tow bar to pull them back up the driveway.
"Just chuck the first lid inside the second, close the second lid, yank it up so it's sitting like a little piggyback back and off you go," she said, as she uses her 4WD to maneuver the two empty bins up the driveway of her rural property.
Thousands of viewers came forward to express their delight with the clever hack, with Aussies describing it as "game-changing" and "genius".
However, not everyone has heaped praise on the shortcut. Leading waste management company Veolia told Yahoo News "bins are designed to be used in the 'normal' way".
"That's what we recommend to keep yourself safe and the place tidy," a spokesperson said.
Waste management company reveals more wheelie bin hacks
The company told Yahoo that it's seen a host of hacks residents use to manoeuvre their wheelie bins over the years.
"It's not uncommon for people with long driveways to hitch their bins to the towbar of their vehicles, but we have also seen bins towed by bicycles, propelled by leaf blowers, and even guided by electric skateboards," the spokesperson said.
But Veolia advises Aussies' safety is the utmost priority.
"Get a neighbour to help if you're struggling, check on any neighbours who need help and operate as a community.
"We all love our bins, but instead of giving them a tow take the opportunity to get those steps in and walk them to the kerb ― just watch out for your shins," he said.
It's understood that standard bins are designed to be lightweight and should not weigh more than 70kg when full of waste to ensure that the sidearm collection trucks can easily and safely pick them up.
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Bin hack gains traction worldwide
The bin hack used by the Aussie woman this week was first posted by a US social media creator last year, which has since been seen over 17 million times.
While the earlier videos demonstrate the same concept, the bins in the US and Canada are quite different from Australian bins. Aussies were quick to jump on the trend and confirm it works here too.
"The lid of the bin that's being towed should be pushed inside of the other, the plastic bends fine, and if it does deform a day in the sun puts it right back," one person confirmed.
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