Between the endless reams of wrapping paper, cardboard boxes from countless deliveries and the inevitable clear-out before guests arrive, Christmas has a habit of producing far more rubbish than usual, and it can feel like you're constantly playing rubbish tetris. And add to that the disrupted bin collection schedules over the festive period, and it's no wonder that overflowing wheelie bins become a familiar sight post-Christmas.
I got targeted on Instagram recently for a product I'd never heard of but instantly knew that I needed: a wheelie bin compactor, £26.95 at Amazon. Designed to compress rubbish inside your existing bin, these compactors compress the volume of waste, meaning you can fit more into each bin without resorting to trips to the tip or open bin lids, which is deemed bad bin etiquette. Plus, you'll not risk a fine by trying to sneak anything into your neighbour's bins.
