Dear Annie: I have lived in my house for more than 40 years. In all that time, I have done my best to be a good neighbor. I am not the type to throw block parties or socialize regularly, but I have always made a point to wave, say hello and keep a friendly atmosphere on our street. Until recently, that was enough to maintain a peaceful, pleasant home.

Last year, a young family moved in right next door, and though they are friendly and polite when we pass each other, their day-to-day habits are wearing on me. The problem is not their manners but their mess.

From my porch, I have a full view of the side of their house where they keep their trash cans. After garbage pickup, they simply toss the cans back against the wall without care. Around the cans, piles of junk have started to gather: f

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