My bins are new blow to world peace

'IT started with the odd beer can or cigarette packet dropped into the lidded bin meant for black-sackonly rubbish.

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Luckily, I spotted and removed the offending items ahead of bin collection day, managed to fish them out and relocated them to the red and blue-lidded containers designated for glass, tin and plastic and paper and card respectively. No bother.

But the problem escalated. I'd nip out to deposit a knotted black sack only to find the relevant wheelie bin already rattling with bottles and cans (not mine) and in the wrong container. No way could I lean in to retrieve them without falling in.

The only solution was to drag the bin onto the road, manoeuvre it onto its side and retrieve the contents with a broom.