Between all the different types of bins and the different rules associated with them, it can be different to know what to put where. In this article I will discuss the various rules and regulations surrounding our bins, so you know how to dispose of your waste correctly.
Green Bin
The green bin, (also known as the recycling bin) is where anything which can be recycled goes.
These items include:
- Clean paper products including newspapers, cardboard ect
- Drink cans and food tins (washed and dry)
- Plastic bottles (washed and dry)
- Hard plastic packaging (washed and dry)
- Soft plastic (washed and dry)
Brown Bin
The brown bin is for organic waste, all of which is compostable.
Items include:
- Meat, fish or poultry
- Shellfish and bones
- Eggs and dairy products
- Scrapings from plates
- Fruits and vegetables
- Breads and grains
- Coffee grounds and tea bags
- Soiled kitchen towel
You can also create a compost heap in your garden. This will release nutrients into the soil in your garden which will fertilize it. You can purchase a compost cover to help you with this process. Also make sure to check online guidelines before progressing.
Black Bin
The black bin or general rubbish bin is where non-recyclable or compostable waste goes. Everything that goes in this bin must be sent to landfill to be stored and separated from the outside environment. Don’t forget it is vital to consider if your waste is recyclable before sending it to landfill.
Items that go into the black bin include:
- Black plastic bags
- Nappies
- Animal waste and bathroom waste
- Ashes (cooled only)
- Wet paper
- Tin foil
- Aerosols
- Used Candles
In addition, there are a few items which cannot go into any of these three bins and need to go to a specific disposal area.
These include:
- Paint Cans
- Clothes
- IT equipment
- Batteries
- Electrical items
- Bricks
- Hazardous or medical waste
- Motor oil
The green schools hope this article has been helpful and educational. Having a good knowledge of waste disposal is crucial in this current environmental climate. If you need more information, you can find it on MyWaste.ie and Citizensinformation.ie