Your Trash Cans Might Be Turning Your Home Into a Pest Magnet

Garbage pickup is a routine part of life that most people barely think about. Yet, the way we place our bins and handle our waste can dramatically impact how quickly (and cleanly) garbage trucks complete their routes. Even more importantly, simple mistakes at the curb can lead to issues like missed pickups, slow service, spills, and swarms of flies around your cans.

This guide breaks down how easy habits—like placing your bins correctly and bagging all garbage—speed up collection and keep pests away. And if you want all of this handled for you, Trash Bin Revival’s Concierge Bin Cleaning Service ensures your bins are placed perfectly every time, with zero stress on your part.

Why Proper Bin Placement Matters

Garbage trucks operate on tight schedules and fixed routes. When bins are positioned correctly, collectors can grab, lift, and empty them efficiently. Incorrect placement, on the other hand, can slow down the entire process—or even cause your bins to be skipped entirely.

Best Practices for Bin Placement

✔ Place bins at the curb’s edge:Position your bins with the wheels facing your property and the lid opening toward the street. This allows collectors to lift and empty them without repositioning.

✔ Keep bins spaced apart:Leave at least 3 feet between each bin and any obstacles such as cars, trees, or mailboxes. Crowded bins slow down pickup and increase the chance of tipping or damage.

✔ Avoid blocking sidewalks and driveways:Bins should be easily accessible but should not interfere with walkways or traffic.

✔ Put bins out the night before or early morning:This prevents missed pickups and ensures your bins are ready when the truck arrives. By following these placement guidelines helps trucks stay on schedule and reduces the risk of damaged or overlooked bins.

How Trash Bin Revival’s Concierge Bin Cleaning Service Eliminates These Issues Entirely

If you’d rather not deal with bin placement at all, Trash Bin Revival has you covered.

With our Concierge Bin Cleaning Service, we place your bins at the curb for you, perfectly spaced and properly positioned. This provides major benefits:

No More Tipped-Over Carts

Improperly spaced bins often get knocked over by wind, neighbors, or even the garbage truck arms. With our service, bins are placed securely and correctly—no more chasing a rolling cart down the street.

No More Spilled Trash When Trucks Hit Each Other

When bins sit too close together, truck arms can bump them, causing spills and messes. We ensure they’re spaced exactly as the trucks need so you avoid leaks, knocked-over lids, and trash on your driveway.

Always Curb-Ready Without You Lifting a Finger

Trash Bin Revival now makes garbage day effortless with two concierge options. For just $5 more on your regular cleaning day, we place your bins out for pickup and clean them after the truck comes—simple and stress-free. Or choose our full weekly concierge service for $59.95 a month, where we handle your bins every single week and include one professional cleaning each month. Making your garbage day simple, efficient, and easier

Cleaner, Safer, Faster Pickup

Well-positioned bins mean faster routes, fewer mistakes, and a cleaner curb for you and your neighbors.

-Paul Klay - Owner of TBR