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News.com.au
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Waste company issues warning over popular bin night hack
It's the bin hack that has been described as 'genius' online, but a viral trick showing how to pull two of the household rubbish containers at once has prompted a waste management company to issue a warning. The unique method, shared by an Australian mum last week, involves connecting two bins together using the lids and hooking them to a car's towbar in order to pull them both at the same time. But the hack, which was first popularised by an American content creator last year, has sparked a warning from Veolia, a waste management company that operates across Australia and New Zealand. 'It's not uncommon for people with long driveways to hitch their bins to the towbar of their vehicles; we have also seen bins towed by bicycles, propelled by leaf blowers, and even guided by electric skateboards,' the spokesperson told 'But bins are designed to be used in the 'normal' way. That's what we recommend to keep yourself safe and the place tidy.' The brand also suggested that anyone 'struggling' to bring their bins back in should 'get a neighbour to help', stressing Aussies' safety was its number one concern. '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,' the spokesperson added. Its comments come after a video went viral demonstrating how frustrated bin users could save time with the tedious task. 'This is super niche, but this is something I wish I learnt sooner — how to drag two bins at the same time when you don't have any hands,' the Aussie mum-of-two said on social media. 'I just chuck the first lid inside the second [bin], close the second lid and yank it up so it's giving a little piggy back and then off you go.' The mum then attached the bins to the trailer hitch on the back of her car, and then drove down the long drive way on what appeared to be a rural property. Despite concerns from officials, many social media users appreciated the information, declaring they would give it a crack themselves. 'Love it. My son sits in the boot and pulls them up for me while I drive slowly,' one social media user said. Another added: 'It didn't work for me.' 'I put a hook on the lower part of the red bin,' one commented. One social media user said: 'OMG YES!!!! This is game changing living in a house with a battle axe driveway.' 'OK genius but how bloody long is your driveway,' another commented. The 'mind-blowing' tactic went viral in May last year after it was demonstrated by American creator Cade Grier, in a video that has been viewed tens of millions of times.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Warning issued to Aussies over 'game-changing' wheelie bin hack
Wheeling two bins to the kerb and back every bin day can be a tricky juggle, especially if you have a long driveway and little kids in tow. But one Aussie woman has recently revealed the 'game-changing' bin hack she uses to solve a common household problem faced by families across the country. 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. 🌲 Aussie state rolls out new bins to help tackle deadly issue 🚨 Warning against $6 Coles solution to common wheelie bin issue 🌱 Aussies warned against common garden mistake as more green bins rolled out 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. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
