Is it okay to toss dog poop bags in neighborhood bins during walks?

Seeking Advice
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I live in a medium-sized town in the Midwest of the USA.

When I take my dogs out for walks, I always pick up their poop in small bags. I usually carry it home, but sometimes, if I’m passing a garbage bin out by the curb, I’ve thought about just dropping it in there. A few times, if it was trash day, people have seen me and said it was fine. I’ve never done it without permission, but it got me thinking…

Would you mind if someone tossed a bagged dog poop into your bin on the street? Or does it seem rude? Does this depend on where you live? And do you have public bins in your area?

Thanks for your thoughts!

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I usually carry it home or wait to find a public trash can. Wouldn’t feel right tossing it in a neighbor’s bin without asking, and I’d be uncomfortable if someone did that to me.

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Bailey said:
I usually carry it home or wait to find a public trash can. Wouldn’t feel right tossing it in a neighbor’s bin without asking, and I’d be uncomfortable if someone did that to me.

Same here. I only use public bins or my own.

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Bailey said:
I usually carry it home or wait to find a public trash can. Wouldn’t feel right tossing it in a neighbor’s bin without asking, and I’d be uncomfortable if someone did that to me.

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@Griffin
Haha, it reminds me of those cartoon X marks where the dog’s tail is! :joy:

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Mal said:
@Griffin
Haha, it reminds me of those cartoon X marks where the dog’s tail is! :joy:

LOL, thanks for the laugh!

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Griffin said:

Mal said:
@Griffin
Haha, it reminds me of those cartoon X marks where the dog’s tail is! :joy:

LOL, thanks for the laugh!

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Throwing dog poop in someone’s private bin is rude. If the bag breaks, it’s gross and could leave a mess. Just take it home.

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Devi said:
Throwing dog poop in someone’s private bin is rude. If the bag breaks, it’s gross and could leave a mess. Just take it home.

But if it’s by the curb, isn’t it kinda public? It’s already out there for trash.

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@Remy
Just because it’s on the curb doesn’t mean it’s public. It’s still private unless the owner says otherwise.

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@Remy
Think about it like this: if someone left rotting food in your bin, would you be okay with that? Putting anything in someone else’s bin isn’t really right.

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Mai said:
@Remy
Think about it like this: if someone left rotting food in your bin, would you be okay with that? Putting anything in someone else’s bin isn’t really right.

I get your point, but if it’s just a small dog poop bag and on trash day, is it that big a deal? At least it keeps the street clean.

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@Remy
I rely on assistance to get my bin to the curb. One time it stayed out all week because no one brought it back. This could be an issue if people used it.

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@Remy
It’s a garbage can, it’s supposed to have garbage in it!

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@Remy
That logic is like saying anyone can use my parked car just because it’s on the street. It’s still private.

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@Remy
You’re totally missing the point.

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Devi said:
Throwing dog poop in someone’s private bin is rude. If the bag breaks, it’s gross and could leave a mess. Just take it home.

What if it’s in a sealed bag?

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Shay said:

Devi said:
Throwing dog poop in someone’s private bin is rude. If the bag breaks, it’s gross and could leave a mess. Just take it home.

What if it’s in a sealed bag?

Even sealed bags can break sometimes.

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@Devi
And even with ‘scent-proof’ bags, it can still smell, especially when it’s hot outside.

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Ellington said:
@Devi
And even with ‘scent-proof’ bags, it can still smell, especially when it’s hot outside.

Exactly! It’s gross.