A new Extra for you: The Sims - What Not To Do And Why Not To Do It. You may well ask why by default (ie, no move_objects cheat) the mailbox and the trashcan are defined as being "out of bounds". It's because they are key elements to the game. How key? You'll see. I sacrified the family at number 8 Sim Lane in my game to live without a trashcan and a mailbox for a few days. Such was the "damage" caused, if they could have committed suicide I reckon they would have.

This article also talks about the portals as well, another key element to the game, especailly for social and career motives. Click here to read the Extra.