Does anyone know of a wheelie bin cleaning service?
When I was in the UK, there was a truck that would come by, lift them up, pressure wash them and then set them back down...
We have two wheelie bins outside (one for compostable stuff, and one for normal bags) - and they REEK.
Er, do you have a pressure washer?
Nope.... and not sure I would want the "goo" that's at the bottom of the wheelie bins on my driveway!
I reckon it would kick off warning of a biological weapon being released
Dump some all-purpose cleaner and a bucket of hot water in it; leave overnight; drain.
For the green bin - we deliberately cut our lavender the day after collection, so it stays in there for a week. Leaves it smelling nice for ages.
Your question piqued my interest, as this is common back home but I’ve not seen this service here. A quick google shows several listings in the greater Zürich area, such as (random listings, no personal experience):
https://umweltservice.ch/service/containerreinigung/
(Limited coverage area for private customers)
The first gives a price of CHF 52 for a 2 wheel container. I’ve only skimmed the site, however, may be more to it than that.
Anyway, there do indeed seem to be such service companies out there.
Or buy a new one from Landi at CHF39.55!
CHF 59.95 for the version I have, but that is a very good point. Then again, that still leaves a smelly wheelie bin to dispose of!
Maybe I can strap it to the roof bars and recycle it...
We periodically hose down our bins (don't have a power washer but the twist-nozzle on the hose outlet delivers sufficient squirt), however I've read tips that people put a couple of handfuls of cheap cat litter at the bottom of their bin bags to absorb any bin-juice before it escapes the bag.
The smell comes from a lack of oxygen. You could try drilling some holes in the green bin( I am just addicted to drilling holes) If you hose it out onto the garden or lawn it will act as fertiliser. Any smell should dissipate fairly quickly - maybe best to do when the neighbours are on holiday.
That's darkly hilarious that a new bin costs less than the cleaning service for the old bin.
Last week I had to gird my loins and clean our 'household' bin that was home to pretty large fly creche at the bottom
But.. I'm lucky to have a drive and a drain so was all done in 5 minutes. Anyway, it's a horrible job and if you have the cash.. then help the local economy !