His argument is that its not his bin its the councils so its up to them, even though he put it there knowing full well how windy it was?
For that reason alone i think it is his fault, he put the bin there. You can't change the weather but you can stop being a fucktard and open your eyes and use the thing in your head.

If i was to go into his porch, take a pair of his shoes and go and kick the shit out of his car, would it be his fault because its his shoes?

Because thats pretty much what he's saying, even though it was his actions that caused the damage, if he hadn't put the bin there the car would still be fine, he wants to shift the blame onto who owns the bin

I've helped him out a few times in the past when his car won't start etc, from now on the nob can piss off, I'm gonna make his life as hard as i can after turning away from any responsisbilty.