The town provides us one of those automated trash collection 96-gallon trash cans. Ours really stinks… you do not want to be down wind from it in the summer. I have been avoiding cleaning it for more than a year now, but I figure with the cooler weather, it is a good time to tackle the job. What is the easiest/best way for me to clean it right now (I really do not want to climb inside)? And once I clean it how can I prevent it from getting this bad again… any regular maintenance or tips/tricks I should be using?
How to clean a 96-gallon automated trash can
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Your idea of a bungee cording the trash cans to the side of the house might be the easiest option. (Other than duct tape.) You could try a set of D-rings and concrete screws for that. Just make sure they'll be rust-resistant.
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A mild detergent with a mildewcide added should be sprayed on, allowed to soak per directions and then scrubbed lightly, followed by a rinse. If the red dye comes out, I would use a sealer to help the surface dry off more quickly after a rain and it will keep the walls cleaner.
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Dilute chlorine bleach and your garden hose (assuming an adjustable nozzle that can give you a focused spray). No scrubbing required.
You can't really prevent it from getting smelly, but keeping all the trash in plastic bags will help. I use 13-gallon drawstring bags in the main kitchen trashcan and plastic shopping bags in my others. Tie them off before dropping them in the trashcan.