Binman settles debate on why they look inside wheelie bin before taking it

NewsHomes & PropertyHomes and propertyThere is a reason they take a look inside your bin09:44, 06 Aug 2026A refuse collector has shared the real reason they look inside bins before emptying them. If you happen to be up early enough to see your bin being collected, you may well have noticed that it is inspected before being taken away.‌The refuse collectors will lift the wheelie bin lid and have a look inside. They will then either wheel the bin to the lorry for emptying or leave it on the kerb with a note.‌Now, one binman has shed light on why they take the trouble to check inside each bin before emptying it. Ashley, who shares advice on his No. 1 Binman TikTok account, received a comment from a follower asking why binmen inspect the bins.‌The frustrated individual argued that bins should