Reason I put mine out night before is purely bad timing in the morning:-
a) If I put it out around 7 o'clock just after getting up and showering I would be there for all to view with wet hair, pyjamas and no make-up !! .. hmmph see me dead outside without that !! Also, in winter in danger of catching a cold.
b) To put it out at 8 o'clock when ready to jump in car, could be windy and wet and newly applied make-up and coiffure would go asunder.
Stilettos 'aint good for dragging bins up the drive either.
No not jesting, just a facile woman.
What I can't understand Lettie, is how they knew you hadn't put it out before 7.30 a.m. .. is this a specialised job by one of the bin men to check such violators of the law ? Or do you have a 'tell tale tit' living near you.