Yes. We have done that a number of times. We have permission from a woman across the street who sometimes doesn't even use hers. We seldom fill ours up even half way, though.
Nice try. I know yours is always so full to overflowing empty Vegemite jars, mayonnaise jars, and avocado husks that there’s never any extra room for anything of mine. ~
Worse than that are dog owners who pick up the droppings in little bags and put them in other people's trash cans instead of carrying them home or to public receptacles. IMO, this is selfish and thoughtless, and I have no idea why they think it's OK.