Dodge's house is an early-1980s split-level ranch, with a large construction waste bin full of refuse in the front yard and a shutter hanging askew next to the window above the garage.

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Houston won with its proposal to allow residents to mix trash, recyclables and lawn waste in a single bin ready for automatic sorting.

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The test was performed with a box of camp waste (largely food rests) in a bin bag.

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They are concerned about the smells and possible health risks associated with leaving unpleasant waste items, such as dirty nappies, in a bin for two weeks.

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Approximately 1 billion trees worth of paper is thrown away every year in the U.S. Small choices add up, so keep paper trash in a separate waste can and make sure it finds its way to the recycling bin.

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He said a lot of people complaining were worried that bin men would be "snooping" on them and that private waste, such as sanitary towels and condoms, would be on public show.

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