A bacteria that is found in uncooked beef, unpasteurized milk and in cucumbers. Any discarded products that are known to contain the bacteria can possibly contaminate trash bins. E. coli infection symptoms include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and tiredness.

Listeria monocytogenes are germs that can be found in meat, poultry, raw milk, and some vegetables and, unlike many other bacteria groups, they can flourish at low temperatures, which means they can be found in your refrigerator and then end up in your trashcan.