Around here, taking it out the night before just gives the racoons and birds more time to break into the cans. Trash comes at 8:30AM. Plenty of time to get it out in the morning.
Fortunately, we live in a cul de sac, so if we happen to forget, we have about a minute until they come back by.
As far as you know? Where does this extensive knowledge of Gus’ background and knowledge come from?