Taking the bins out is usually an annoying, mundane task, but for Danielle Askew, it has become the highlight of her week.

Key points: Danielle Askew began dressing up in costume to walk her bin to the kerb for a dare

Danielle Askew began dressing up in costume to walk her bin to the kerb for a dare She created a Facebook group for people to share their 'bin outing' costumes, attracting over 145,000 people across the world

She created a Facebook group for people to share their 'bin outing' costumes, attracting over 145,000 people across the world The group is helping to brighten peoples' days as they struggle with living in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic

She adheres to the "just stay home" message to practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, which has meant when Ms Askew walks her bins to the kerb each week it has become an exciting "outing".

And like any outing, trackpants and slippers will just not do.

"A friend posted on Facebook that she was excited because it was bin day and that it is an outing," Ms Askew said.

"I said, 'I dare you to get dressed up' and she said, 'I will'.

"So I made a Facebook page and did it [dressed up] too."

Ms Askew donned a blue gown and a crown and dressed up as Elsa, from the movie Frozen.

She said she had to hold her nerve as she casually walked her wheelie bin to the kerb in fancy dress.

"I must admit I did have anxiety, but I got through it and I waved to people," Ms Askew said.

Danielle Askew began dressing up to take out her bins for a dare. ( Supplied: Danielle Askew )

Outing trend goes global

The Facebook group was, aptly called Bin Isolation Outing, was at first just shared among friends in Ms Askew's home town of Hervey Bay, Queensland, but in less than seven days the post went global with others taking up the challenge.

Mermaids, pandas, and Wonder Woman have all been spotted, photographed and posted to the group as more than 145,000 members have walked their bins out for collection.

"It's gone all over the world; Texas, Canada, [and] all around Australia," Ms Askew said.

"It has gone viral — in a good way."

On the other side of the country, in the small rural town of Bridgetown in the south-west of Western Australia, Danni Roberts, was spotted taking on the challenge with her version of the grim reaper.

"That night when it was time to put the bins out I got dressed up as the 'bin reaper'," Ms Roberts said.

"It was a little bit weird because there were cars going past at the time.

"A friend of mine drove past and she was laughing her head off."

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A bit of fun in a 'crazy' world

Ms Roberts said it was hard to believe that the simple task of hauling out the household waste had become such an enjoyable task.

"In normal times, when we weren't going through such a crazy experience, it probably wouldn't be quite as funny," she said.

"But because we are, and things are the way they are at the moment, it's just really hilarious."

The Facebook group has provided comic relief for garbage collectors, passers-by and people scrolling through social media as they cope with the social isolation.

"I have had a lot of people private message me, and also on the page, to say thank you so much," Ms Askew said.

"They were quite down and this has made them smile and laugh.

"So [they say] 'thank you for bringing a little bit of light into the chaotic world we are in at the moment'."

Even a commander of the First Order is not above putting the bins out. ( Supplied: Nadene Dresens )

Laughing at the absurdity

Shane Rogers, a lecturer in psychology at Edith Cowan University, said the social media trend was a good way for people to laugh at the unusual situation the world has found itself in.

Some bins are getting in on the dress up trend. ( Supplied: Nikita Hills )

"We are creatures of habit," he said.

"We can feel a little bit disconcerted and uncomfortable when our routines are broken and that can make us feel uncomfortable.

"So having a laugh about things, and the absurdity of the situation, can help counteract some of those other negative feelings that are quite natural for people to experience."

But if walking a wheelie bin to the curb in costume is too far out of your comfort zone, there are other things you can do to brighten your day.

Dr Rogers suggested getting some exercise and fresh air could help brighten your mood, or even just accomplishing tasks you have always wanted to try

"It's putting a positive spin on your current situation and you are taking control," he said.