Our trash bins constantly contain contaminated waste products like rotten food, food scraps, discarded food containers, used paper towels, tissues and more. And to think that these are simply the items we ourselves actually put into our bins. Let’s not forget that our garbage bins become filled with bacteria, germs, insects, rodents, and other vermin. These creatures thrive in this sort of dirty, germ-filled environment — an environment that could potentially make you and your family sick. Besides the obvious risks, we can’t overlook the horrible smells or unsightly appearance of dirty trash bins. In case it’s not already clear why, here are the top reasons to have your trash bins cleaned regularly.