In an attempt to minimize our use of single-use plastics I no longer throw a bin bag away with every trip to the wheely bin. The trouble with loose refuse is it often contains drips and drops of non-solids, which then make their way down and succeed in gluing the bottom layer of detritus to the bin itself, ready to begin a festering fest.
What the hell has this weirdo thought got to do with woodyturning? I hear you ask.
Well old Brian Cleverclogs has started putting a 2"-3" layer of shavings into the bottom of the newly-emptied bin and the problem has disappeared completely. Remembering to replace the shavings after the bin men have called is the only difficulty I have found with the system.
Is that applause I hear Mr Attenborough?
Yours smuggly
Brian