Black sacks, plastic carrier bags and bin liners are not accepted in this bin. Please ensure items are clean and placed loose into the bin. The recyclables bin is grey for households and flats have communal recycling bins with locked lids.
For money saving ideas, tasty recipes and more information on how to reduce your food waste please see the LoveEssex website in Related Content. The Love Food, Hate Waste campaign aims to teach people about how they can reduce their food waste.
Please note: Soil/compost is not accepted in the compostables bin as it does not compost down. Please do NOT put soil/compost/sand, dead animals, pet food, animal bedding, treated wood or animal/human faeces in this bin. Compostable liners must conform to EN13432 or EN14995Ĭarrier bags, black sacks and bin liners are not accepted in this bin.In a 100% compostable bag (compostable bags will have the logos on this page on them).The compostables bin is green with a yellow lid and is for food and garden waste only.
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