What goes in my Commercial Bin?

What can go into each of your 3 bins?

Green Lid / Mixed Recycling

  • Paper
  • Newspapers & Magazines
  • Cardboard (Clean & Dry)
  • Phonebooks & Catalogues
  • Cereal Boxes
  • Steel Food Cans
  • Aluminium Drink Cans
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Tetra Paks (Juice & Milk Cartons)
  • Plastic Bottles (Mineral, Milk & Detergent Bottles)…
  • No Glass – No Black Bags – No Food Waste – No Pizza Boxes

Brown Lid / Organic Waste

  • Cooked & Raw Foods
  • Kitchen Food Scrap
  • Meat, Fish, Poultry & Bones
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Bread, Cakes & Biscuits
  • Eggs & Dairy
  • Out Of Date Food
  • Coff­ee Grinds & Paper Filters
  • Tea Leaves & Tea Bags
  • Food Soiled Paper Napkins, Paper Towels & Pizza Boxes
  • Plant Trimmings, Cut Flowers & Old Plants…
  • No Glass – No Plastic Bags – No Food Packaging

Grey Lid / General Waste

  • All other Non-Compostable, Non-Recyclable, Non-Hazardous Waste e.g.
  • Ashes
  • Bathroom Sanitary Items
  • Dirty Plastic
  • Crisp Packets
  • Plastic Food
  • Wrappers
  • Non-CFL Light Bulbs
  • Old Stained Clothing
  • Toothpaste Tubes
  • Tin Foil
  • Wax Paper Wrap…
  • No Glass

Any bin containing bricks, tiles, sand, cement, or any heavy inert materials, which may cause damage to our vehicle equipment, will not be emptied.
If in doubt please phone & find out 1800 24 89 24.