What Can You Put In General Waste Bin?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Plastics. Many plastics can't be recycled separately. ...
  • Metals. Many metal items are classed as general waste. ...
  • Ceramics. Ceramics including crockery, ornaments and mugs can be classed as general waste.
  • Glass. ...
  • Packaging Materials. ...
  • Cleaning Materials. ...
  • Wallpaper. ...
  • Bagged Vacuum Dust.

What should you not put in a waste bin?

  • and soft plastics such as bread bags, biscuit and confectionery packets, frozen food, rice and pasta bags.
  • Polystyrene such as meat trays and foam packaging.
  • Light globes, mirrors and window glass.
  • Crockery, drinking glasses and Pyrex.
  • Sharps and syringes.
  • Nappies.

Can you put plastic in general waste bin?

In your recycling bin or bags, you can put: plastic – including bottles, pots, tubs, cartons and carrier bags . paper – including newspapers, magazines and letters. cardboard – including cereal and egg boxes.

Can I put food in general waste bin?

Yes you can . Your home composting bin can still be used for uncooked vegetables and fruit peelings. However you cannot place raw meat/cooked meats into your home composter. But remember, you cannot place food waste into your general waste bin.

Can dog poo go in Fogo bin?

Frequently Asked Questions What can go in my FOGO bin? As a general rule, any waste that comes from a plant or animal can go in your FOGO bin . ... ✓ Hair, fur and animal waste including organic kitty litter, soiled bird cage paper and pet faeces.

Which bin Can I throw clothes?

Any unwanted clothing, can be put in plastic bags and placed on top of or beside your blue wheelie bin for recycling on your next recycling collection day.

What Colour bin does dog poo go in?

As a rule, it is always better to dispose of your dog's waste at home: In your domestic waste bin ( black bin ). Make sure you double wrap the waste to prevent smells. Biodegradable dog waste bags are available from some retailers and provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags.

Can I put my food waste in a plastic bag?

Food waste is collected every week. Please line your food waste bin with newspaper or a compostable bag, this will help prevent smells and stops food waste sticking to the inside of the box. ... Please do not use plastic bags to line your food waste bin .

Can you put grass in black bins?

Acceptable items. These are examples of food waste and garden waste: garden waste – grass, leaves, flowers. pasta and rice.

Can I put grass in my brown bin?

What goes in my brown bin? Raw or cooked food; meat, poultry and fish, including bones, fruit and vegetables, teabags, coffee grinds and paper filters, bread, biscuits, rice, pasta, dairy products, eggshells and cardboard egg boxes, out-of-date food with packaging removed and grass clippings and small twigs.

Can you put soil in general waste?

With garden waste and soil, you cannot just dump it anywhere . ... There is a common misunderstanding that soil can go in your general waste wheelie bin – this is incorrect. Garden waste cannot be mixed with your domestic waste and, on bin day, your bin will remain unemptied if it contains any kind of garden waste.

What can be done with food waste?

Food waste can be composted into a very useful fertiliser for soil conditioning and land reclamation . Food waste can also be processed into a bio-gas – this can be used to generate electricity.

Can newspaper go Fogo bin?

Take away left overs, spoiled food and food scraps of all kinds can go into FOGO. Tissues, paper towel, shredded paper and newspapers can all go in . Don't forget tea bags and coffee grounds!

Can you put oil in Fogo bin?

Small amounts of cooking oil can be placed in your FOGO bin if it is mixed/absorbed with paper towel and food waste to be composted. Cottonseed oil should never be disposed of in your FOGO bin and should be placed into your general waste bin.

How do I get Fogo bin?

All households will receive a red rubbish, yellow recycling and green FOGO bin. From March 2021 when the new service commences, you will be able to order additional FOGO and yellow bins at no extra charge. Please contact us on 1300 722 542 or [email protected] to order.

How do you dispose of clothes at home?

  1. Drop them off at an animal rescue. ...
  2. Compost Natural Fabrics. ...
  3. Reusable Tote Bags. ...
  4. Apparel Recycling Programmes.
  5. Art Refresh Old Clothes. ...
  6. Kids Dress-Up Box. ...
  7. Garage Sales. ...
  8. Clothing Swap Party.
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