Some neighbors can’t resist meddling in things that don’t concern them.

So when their neighbor’s petty complaints about their trash disposal resulted in an unnecessary threat of a fine, one homeowner decided to play by the rules, just not in the way anyone expected.

Read on for the full story!

1,000 fine if my trash is non compliant? Cue 6 months of a bagster in my driveway.

Yes, I’m a petty person.

I was having new floors put in and carpets ripped out because my mom was moving in with me.

She has end-stage cancer, and she can’t handle the dust mites.

But during their renovation, the homeowner received some unwanted interference from their no-good neighbor.

I was tossing some furniture out at the same time and had a few pieces along with bagged carpet and tack strips under my carport.

Cue my nosy neighbors sending the township to my door with a warning of a $1,000 fine.

Trash must be in approved receptacles and not cluttered outside of your house.

So this homeowner decided to follow this rule to the letter.

Ok—cool.

So I paid $30 for a bagster and piled it high.

And I put one bulk item a week out for the next 24 weeks.

Just put the last nightstand out today, crumpled up the bagster, and put it in the trash can.

The neighbors wanted a little control, but all they ended up getting was a hard lesson that every action has a reaction.

What did Reddit think?

Apparently trash and the disposal of it is a common sticking point between neighbors.

This person has exploited similar loopholes when it comes to trash disposal.

Some people have to go to some pretty spectacular lengths to get rid of their furniture.

You can’t out-petty someone who’s patient.

If you liked that post, check this one about a guy who got revenge on his condo by making his own Christmas light rules.