I live on a super steep driveway, and I have a couple of city-issued 95-gallon waste and recycling bins that need to get to the curb. I've got some health issues, so I can't manage the bins myself anymore. While I could ask the city to send someone to pick them up, I really don't want anyone struggling with those bins on this slope. I want to figure out a safe way to lower and return the bins by myself. I'm considering using an electric winch or a pulley system, but I'm worried about what could happen if the winch fails—like if it breaks and the bins go flying down the driveway! I want to make sure it's secure. A pulley system might help, but I can't visualize it because my driveway is quite long. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Honestly, if the city offers a service to help, just go for it! There's no shame in asking for help, especially when you're paying for the service. A little tip around the holidays wouldn't hurt either!
Plus, it's better not to put yourself at risk, right?
What about building a designated area for the bins closer to the bottom of the driveway? It might be safer to walk down with just a regular bag of garbage instead of risking the whole bin on a hill. Plus, over time, it could turn into a habit of taking out trash more regularly!
Yeah, and you'll save yourself a ton of stress in the long run!
That sounds like a practical idea! It could definitely help avoid the hassle.
Have you thought about just hiring a neighborhood kid to help with the task? It's a simple solution, and you could even have them take care of other chores like mowing or trimming hedges while they're at it!
Totally! It could be a fun job for them. Plus, it gives you peace of mind.
And they can keep an eye on things while they're at it, too!
Absolutely! And you'll get the bins collected without any added effort.